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Record Nr.

UNINA9910693676603321

Autore

Abramovitz Melissa <1954->

Titolo

West Nile virus / / by Melissa Abramovitz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Diego, Calif. : , : Lucent Books, , 2004

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (96 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Diseases and disorders series

Disciplina

616.9/25

Soggetti

West Nile fever

West Nile virus

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Gale Virtual Reference Library

GVRL

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: New threat in the western hemisphere -- What is West Nile virus? -- How is West Nile virus spread? -- How can West Nile virus be prevented? -- Treatment and living with West Nile virus -- Future -- Notes -- Glossary -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Works consulted -- About the author.

Sommario/riassunto

These books offer readers a means of understanding various ailments; clear, careful explanations offer insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how we cope with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention.; As new cases of West Nile Virus begin to appear across the United States, Lucent Books offers a title with a timely discussion of this potentially devastating disease. Author Melissa Abramovitz outlines the mechanics of virus transmission and how mosquito; All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.