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Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Practice. Text with Access Code

Nelson, Kenrad E. MD
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Edition: 3rd
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishing
ISBN: 1-4496-8379-7 (1449683797)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4496-8379-5 (9781449683795)
New Edition: 1-284-26884-5
Old Edition: 0-7637-2879-9
Format: Textbook
Binding: with Supplement Hardcover + Internet Access Code
Copyright: 2014
Publish Date: 03/13
Weight: 5.26 Lbs.
Pages: 962
Carton Quantity: 4
Subject Class: INF (Infectious Disease)
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There is a Revised Edition Available for This Title
Doody Star Rating: 5
Return Policy: Returns accepted up to 6 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
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Class Specifications
Discipline: Infectious Dis
Subject Definition: Communicable Diseases-Epidemiology; Disease Outbreaks
NLM Class: WC 100
LC Class: RA643
Abstract: Now in its third edition, this comprehensive volume is recognized as the most authoritative review of the epidemiology of infectious disease. Divided into five sections that cover methods in infectious disease epidemiology, airborne transmission, diarrheal diseases, blood and body fluid as a reservoir of infectious diseases, vectorborne and parasite disease, the book includes .state-of-the-art. chapters on methodological issues, pathogenesis, and comprehensive reviews of virtually all known infectious diseases. New to the Third Edition: HIV chapter completely updated including results of trials of Male Circumcision, HIV-vaccines, female condoms, Microbicides and new drugs. Influenza chapter updated with new material on H1/N1 and control/prevention of Influenza during a pandemic. Malaria chapter updated with new information on bed nets, prophylactic therapy of pregnant women and other high risk populations as well as new detailed examination of the organization, implementation, and accomplishments of the WHO--Roll-Back Malaria program; and a new description of the 5th Human Malaria parasite--P.knowlesi and its Epidemiology. Hepatitis chapter is revised with new information on HEV virus. New brief chapter discussing the various models of behavioral change that are useful in Infectious Diseases research--e.g. Health Belief model etc. and much more!
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