cannibals, killer viruses, and other journeys to the edge of science
Preston, Richard
2009
Richard Preston shares true stories of some of the more disturbing and bizarre illnesses and plagues in the world and the scientists who are working to understand them, including the phenomenon of "self-cannibals," the Ebola virus, and others.
Alphabetically arranged entries provide an overview of various diseases, disorders, and injuries, with information on their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Contains entries that provide information about more than one hundred human diseases and conditions; arranged alphabetically from A to C, with sidebars, definitions of terms, charts, photographs, and cross-references.
