Bibliograph

Ebola and Marburg viruses, Tara C. Smith ; consulting editor, Hilary Babcock ; foreword by David L. Heymann

Type

Label

Ebola and Marburg viruses, Tara C. Smith ; consulting editor, Hilary Babcock ; foreword by David L. Heymann

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ebola and Marburg viruses

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

698105724

Responsibility statement

Tara C. Smith ; consulting editor, Hilary Babcock ; foreword by David L. Heymann

Series statement

Deadly diseases and epidemics

Summary

"Ebola virus and Marburg virus are related viruses that cause hemorrhagic fevers--illnesses marked by severe bleeding, organ failure, and, in many cases, death. These viruses are native to Africa, where sporadic outbreaks have occurred for decades. Ebola and Marburg Virus, Second Edition takes a look at the nature and origins of these viruses, transmission, treatment, and current vaccine research"--Publisher description

Table Of Contents

A modern plague -- Marburg virus emerges -- Ebola in Africa and beyond -- General characteristics of the viruses -- Ecology of the viruses -- Methods of detection and treatment -- Developing a vaccine -- Other hemorrhagic fevers

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