Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3415109 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

Review
Melanie Maslow, M.D., F.A.C.P. Chief, Infectious Diseases Section, New York Veterans Administration Medical Center, assistant professor of clinical medicine, New York University School of Medicine In this expertly written book, Dr. Philip Tierno shares his encyclopedic knowledge of microorganisms along with lessons from evolution, archaeology, history, immunology, and his research to create a comprehensive reference. Although written for nonprofessionals, all health-care providers have something to learn from this book.

Synopsis
Examines the threats caused by an exploding level of germ infections, from the common cold to flesh-eating bacteria; offers ways to protect against infection; and discusses the media, germ warfare, and the importance of germs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book
The knowledge of the existence of germs is something we now take for granted but acceptance of these invisible things took a long time. A fascinating and absorbing book.