MeningitisThe Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 15 dic 2004 - 64 páginas This fascinating book recounts the history and development of meningitis over the years and traces how the disease has devastated or killed infants, children, and adults with little warning. Through the use of sidebars and case studies, young readers learn about the signs and symptoms of all forms of meningitis, as well as the various treatments currently available. A timeline showcases major developments and outbreaks. |
Índice
CONTENTS Introduction | 5 |
Types of Meningitis | 7 |
Bacterial Meningitis | 14 |
History of the Disease | 20 |
Who Is at Risk? | 34 |
The Meningitis Belt | 38 |
Surviving Meningitis | 42 |
The Future of Meningitis | 47 |
Glossary | 53 |
For More Information | 57 |
For Further Reading | 59 |
Bibliography | 60 |
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