bacteria

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bacteria

The gross science of germs all around you

2019
Readers will learn that most bacteria do not cause diseases, but provide us with food and medicines, and help maintain soil and other ecosystems.

The evolution of medical technology

2019
A book for young adults exploring the history and evolution of medical technology.

Examining viruses and bacteria

In this volume, readers will venture into the realm of bacteria and viruses to explore these constantly changing agents and the roles they play in nature, medicine, and disease.
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The germ theory of disease

The germ theory of disease continues to evolve today in the era of superbugs.
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Do not lick this book*

*it's full of germs
"Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you'd need to look through a microscope to see her. Or you can simply open this book and take Min on an adventure to amazing places she's never seen before-- like the icy glaciers of your tooth or the twisted, tangled jungle of your shirt"--OCLC.
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Antibiotics

"Learn all about the history of antibiotics, from how they were first invented to how they impact our lives today."--.
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Microbes and people

an A-Z of microorganisms in our lives
2000
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Tiny killers

when bacteria and viruses attack
2017
Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies and multiplying. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. But over time, those ideas changed. A Dutch scientist saw bacteria through his microscope. Doctors realized that when they washed their hands, fewer people died. And a doctor in London recognized that disease could spread through contaminated water. Because of these discoveries, people eventually learned that hygiene was the key to stopping disease. Hospitals used clean surgical instruments, and cities developed trash removal and sewage systems. Learn more about the discovery and defeat of bacteria!.
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Antibiotics

2017
Antibiotics, the potent medicines that fight bacterial infections, can save lives. We take these miracle substances for granted, but they've truly transformed medicine as this accessible guide relates. The major discoveries of bacteria destroyers, including penicillin, are highlighted as well as their impact. Each impressive chapter explains the most important aspects of antibiotics, including their variety, how they're given, their side effects, and their limitations. Also addressed, ripped from the headlines, is the current controversy surrounding vaccines. Information about antibiotic resistance, misuse, superbugs, and the future of antibiotics will make readers feel like medical professionals!.

Parasites

2017
This book gives readers an introduction to parasites, describing how they lead to illness, and discussing preventative measures and cures.

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