An overview of syphilis, a life threatening sexually transmitted disease, that discusses symptoms and complications, transmission, treatment options, and the importance of prevention.
Explains the nature and life cycle of Rickettsia bacteria, the agent that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, describes how it is spread, and looks at the clinical features of the disease, how the immune system fights Rickettsia, and how it is treated.
An overview of tetanus that provides information on what it is, its history, its causative agent, how it is treated and prevented, and continuing concerns and prospects; and includes a glossary and resources.
Describes the ways infectious diseases are transmitted and examines denge fever, discussing hemorrhagic fevers, viruses, vectors, the immune system, treatment for and avoidance of dengue, and vaccination.
Presents a comprehensive examinaton of the various types of antibiotics, the ways in which bacteria develop resistance to these drugs, and the research done by scientists to keep up with new diseases.
