Emerging infections : microbial threats to health in the United States /

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Autores Corporativos: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Emerging Microbial Threats to Health, ebrary, Inc
Otros Autores: Lederberg, Joshua, Shope, Robert E., Oaks, S. C.
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1992.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Background. Plague. Influenza. Optimism and Indifference. Trouble Ahead. Next Steps
  • 2. Factors in Emergence. The Concept of Emergence. Human Demographics and Behavior. Technology and Industry. Economic Development and Land Use. International Travel and Commerce. Microbial Adaptation and Change. Breakdown of Public Health Measures
  • 3. Addressing the Threats. Recognition. Intervention
  • A. Task Forces
  • B. Catalog of Emerging Infectious Disease Agents
  • C. Global Resources for Infectious Disease Surveillance
  • D. Committee and Staff Biographies.