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January 2021SARS, Third Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D. and Joaquima Serradell, Ph.D.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome, known as SARS, was first reported in Asia in 2003, after a Chinese-American businessman died from a mysterious illness. Soon, many of the people who had treated this man became sick with the same respiratory symptoms. SARS quickly spread across Southeast Asia and China, and caused widespread fear of a global epidemic when it reached Toronto, Canada. In all, more than 8,000 people became ill, and nearly 800 died. Although SARS was quickly contained, future outbreaks remain a threat. SARS, Third Edition traces the history of the 2003 outbreak and its aftermath, describing the life cycle of the SARS virus, how the disease is spread, and the signs and symptoms. This revised edition includes updated graphics, recent discoveries about the SARS virus, and information about the progress of a SARS vaccine.
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January 2022COVID-19 and Other Coronaviruses, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
In December of 2019, the first reports came from Wuhan, China of a new respiratory infection that was causing serious illness. The cases were initially associated with a market where live animals were being sold for food. By tracing the outbreak, cases were retrospectively identified as early as November 17, 2019 and some undetected cases may have occurred even prior to that time. The first death from this new illness was reported on January 11, 2020. Since then this disease has spread across the globe achieving pandemic status and disrupting contemporary life. This new volume in the Deadly Diseases and Epidemics series, COVID-19 and Other Coronaviruses, Second Edition, traces the history of coronaviruses, past outbreaks of coronavirus-related illnesses, such as SARS, and explains the nature of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19. It also includes a new chapter dedicated to the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants that are appearing. Other chapters include: History of Coronaviruses Testing for and Diagnosis of Coronavirus Infections Transmission of Coronavirus Diseases Molecular Biology and Immunology of Coronavirus Diseases Prevention of COVID-19 and Other Coronavirus Diseases Outlook for COVID-19 and the Potential for Future Coronavirus Pandemics
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January 2020Ebola and Marburg Viruses, Third Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D. and Tara C. Smith, Ph.D.
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. Chapters include: A Modern Plague The Emergence of Marburg Virus Ebola in Africa and Beyond Characteristics of Filoviruses Ecology of the Viruses Detection and Treatment Developing a Vaccine Other Hemorrhagic Fevers.
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January 2019HIV/AIDS, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that can develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). More than 1 million Americans are infected with HIV/AIDS, and the Centers for Disease Control estimate that 15 percent of them are unaware of it. There is no cure or vaccine for HIV/AIDS, but it can be managed through proper medication and a healthy lifestyle. HIV/AIDS, Second Edition describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV/AIDS, the newest research in the field, and future prospects for controlling the disease. Chapters include: What Are HIV and AIDS? The History of HIV/AIDS The Biology of HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment of HIV/AIDS Prevention of HIV/AIDS Attempts to Develop a Vaccine for HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS: Future Prospects and Concerns.
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January 2021Diphtheria, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which attacks the respiratory system. Although the earliest accounts of diphtheria date back at least 2,000 years, this disease was first associated with major epidemics in Europe during the 16th century. By the 18th century, diphtheria became a major cause of childhood illness and death in the New World. With the advent of widespread vaccination in the 1920s, the number of cases and deaths dropped dramatically. However, in areas where vaccination rates drop, diphtheria can rapidly become reestablished, as seen in the late 1990s in several former Soviet republics. Diphtheria, Second Edition describes the disease, the bacteria that causes it, and the development of effective treatments.Chapters include: History of Diphtheria How Does Corynebacterium Diphtheriae Cause Disease? How Is Diphtheria Treated? How Is Diphtheria Prevented? Resurgence of Diphtheria in the Former Soviet Union, Yemen, Venezuela, and Bangladesh Uses of Diphtheria Toxin.
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January 2019Human Papillomavirus
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 40 types of HPV can infect the genital area. Certain strains cause genital warts; other strains cause cervical cancer or cancers of the vagina, penis, and anus. Vaccines are available to prevent certain types of HPV, and practicing safe sex by using condoms can help prevent transmission. Human Papillomavirus describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human papillomavirus, the newest HPV research, and future prospects for controlling this disease. Chapters include: What Is Human Papillomavirus? The Biology of Human Papillomavirus Treatment of HPV Infections Prevention of HPV Infection and Cervical Cancer Future Prospects and Concerns Regarding HPV and Cancer.
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January 2019Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Doctors first used penicillin on a human patient in 1941. Since then, many bacteria have evolved resistance to antibiotics. Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Second Edition describes pathogens that have become particularly adept at evading a wide range of antibiotics and highlights how scientists continue to strive to develop new treatments and countermeasures to fight this onslaught. Case studies and historical anecdotes are presented to provide context and aid in understanding the problems associated with antibiotic resistance. Various antibiotic-resistance scenarios of the future are outlined, as well as personal strategies individuals can use to reduce the likelihood of infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Chapters include: How Antibiotics Kill Bacteria Causes of Antibiotic Resistance Consequence of Antibiotic Resistance Most Dangerous Types of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Strategies to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Reducing the Risk of Antibiotic-Resistant Infection.
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January 2020Whooping Cough, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Characterized by severe coughing fits, whooping cough can lead to pneumonia, convulsions, encephalopathy, and, in rare cases, death. Since most infections occur in unvaccinated infants and children, vaccination is recommended for this highly contagious disease for infants starting at 2 months of age, with booster shots throughout childhood. Although whooping cough is more common in undeveloped nations, it is on the rise in the United States, with more than 15,000 cases in the country in 2006 compared to 1,000 in 1976. Whooping Cough explores both the historical and epidemiological aspects of this disease as well as its biology, providing information on its prevalence, treatment, vaccination, and prevention. Chapters include: What Is Whooping Cough? The History of Whooping Cough The Biology of Whooping Cough The Toxins of Bordetella Pertussis Diagnosis and Treatment of Whooping Cough Prevention of Whooping Cough Future Prospects and Concerns Regarding Whooping Cough.
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January 2021Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses, Second Edition
by Patrick G. Guilfoile, Ph.D. and Tirtha Chakraborty, Ph.D.
Dengue fever is an infectious disease found around the world that is caused by four closely related, but distinct, types of viruses commonly transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Triggering excessive bleeding, dengue fever, dengue hemorrhagic fever, and dengue hemorrhagic shock can be fatal. Dengue Fever and Other Hemorrhagic Viruses, Second Edition explores the biology of the dengue virus and similar viruses such as Ebola, Marburg virus, and Lassa fever, as well as their symptoms, where they are commonly found, how they are transmitted, and the efforts to treat and eradicate them.Chapters include: History of Infectious Disease Other Hemorrhagic Fevers Insect Vectors Treatment and Prevention of Dengue Infections.
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January 2020Chicken Pox, Second Edition
by Patrick Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Until relatively recently, chicken pox was a rite of passage for children and was often looked upon as just a nuisance, although this illness can cause complications in some people. Though the development and use of a chicken pox vaccine has reduced the number of chicken pox cases, the unvaccinated remain vulnerable. In addition, shingles, a painful condition that can arise after an initial chicken pox infection, is a concern, particularly in older people. Chicken Pox, Second Edition presents an overview of this disease caused by a herpesvirus known as the varicella-zoster virus, explaining the signs and symptoms of the disease, how it spreads, how it is treated, and how the development of a vaccine has affected the incidence of chicken pox. Chapters include: What Is Chicken Pox? The History of Chicken Pox Chicken Pox in Young Children Chicken Pox in Infants and Adults How Is Chicken Pox Diagnosed and Treated? How Is Chicken Pox Prevented? What Is Shingles? The Future of Chicken Pox and Shingles.
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January 2019Tetanus, Second Edition
by Patrick Guilfoile, Ph.D.
Tetanus is a very serious, potentially fatal disease that typically occurs in people who have not been vaccinated. Caused by Clostridium tetani, it generally enters the body through a deep wound in the skin, such as a puncture caused by stepping on a nail. While rare in the United States and other developed countries, tetanus kills approximately 300,000 people a year worldwide. Tetanus, Second Edition describes the characteristics of the disease, which includes powerful muscle contractions and a form of paralysis called lockjaw, and details its prevention and treatment. The historical background of the disease and the future trends of treatment and prevention are also covered. A better understanding of tetanus can help everyone take steps to make this disease even less common. Chapters include: Tetanus History of Tetanus Treatment of Tetanus Prevention of Tetanus Future Prospects Regarding Tetanus.
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PSYCHE UNBOUND
Essays in Honor of Stanislav Grof
by Edited by Sean Kelly, Ph.D. and Richard Tarnas, Ph.D.
Essays that honor the path-forging lifework of Stani-slav Grof, M.D., Ph.D., the world’s leading researcher in psychedelic-assisted therapy, breath-work, and the exploration of non-ordinary states.
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January 2020Streptococcus (Group A), Third Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D. and Tara C. Smith, Ph.D.
Group A streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) are probably best known for causing streptococcal pharyngitis, or strep throat. But they also cause more kinds of disease than any other species of bacteria. Group A streptococci are responsible for diseases that range from mild skin conditions to scarlet fever to rheumatic fever to the devastating and sometimes deadly necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as "flesh-eating bacteria." This revision of Streptococcus (Group A) examines the history, epidemiology, and future prospects for the ongoing battle against group A streptococci, and provides up-to-date information on research breakthroughs and the latest outbreaks of group A diseases. Updates include information on antibiotic resistance, current research on scarlet fever, and the progress on a vaccine. Chapters include: One Bacterium, Many Different Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment of the Group A Streptococcus Superficial Infections: Streptococcal Pharyngitis and Impetigo Scarlet Fever Resurgence of an Old Pathogen: Invasive Streptococcal Diseases Post-Streptococcal Complications Virulence Factors of Group A Streptococci Vaccine Prospects and the Future of the Group A Streptococcus.
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January 2021Smallpox, Second Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D. and Kim R. Finer, Ph.D.
Before its eradication, smallpox was responsible for millions of deaths throughout history. The disease is unique to humans, caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. Early symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting. After 12 to 15 days, lesions appear in the mouth, and then spread to the skin a day or two later. At this point, the disease can take several different courses. Historically, the overall fatality rate is 30%. This revised edition of Smallpox, Second Edition discusses the history and epidemiology of the disease, plus the amazing story of its eradication. Although the disease has not been seen in its natural form in more than 40 years, the future of smallpox, and its potential use as a biological weapon, are of great concern. Chapters and topics include: History of Smallpox Elimination of Smallpox Smallpox in the Americas The Smallpox Virus Symptoms Treatment Vaccine Development The Bioweapons Threat New Concerns and Future Prospects.
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January 2022Cholera, Third Edition
by Donna M. Bozzone, Ph.D. and William Coleman, Ph.D.
Cholera is one of the oldest known and best-understood infectious diseases. Thriving in unclean water, it remains a prevalent killer in countries where sanitary water sources are scarce. Cholera, Third Edition describes the history of this infectious disease and discusses characteristics that enable the microorganism to cause serious health problems. This revised edition contains new illustrations and up-to-date information of this largely preventable disease. New material discusses current understanding of cholera, genetic analysis of Vibrio cholerae, rapid diagnostic testing, and more.
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January 2019Gonorrhea, Third Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D.
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease. More than 700,000 people are infected annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is curable with antibiotic treatment, and its dangerous effects can be prevented if it is identified and treated early in its development. Gonorrhea, Third Edition looks at the disease from historical and epidemiological perspectives, describing the discovery of the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, how it can be prevented, and the development of effective treatments. Chapters include: What Is Gonorrhea? History of Gonorrhea and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gonorrhea Epidemiology of Gonorrhea Complications and Treatment of Gonorrhea The Future of Gonorrhea.
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January 2019Meningitis, Third Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most commonly caused by a viral infection, it may also result from infection with bacteria or fungus. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe than viral meningitis and can lead to hearing loss, learning disabilities, and brain damage. If not treated promptly, it can be deadly. Meningitis, Third Edition contains the most current information on the causes, spread, treatment, and prevention of the disease, as well as illustrations and case studies. Chapters include: Meningitis: A Silent Disease Bacterial Meningitis Viral Meningitis Other Types of Meningitis Epidemiology Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention.
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January 2019Syphilis, Third Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D.
First recorded in Europe in the late 1400s, syphilis quickly spread throughout the world. A disease that slowly kills its victims, syphilis allows them enough time to spread it to others. It was not until the 19th century that syphilis was realized to be a sexually transmitted disease. Because syphilis was poorly understood, it became the subject of many myths and misconceptions, and people who suffered from the disease were often stigmatized. Syphilis, Third Edition looks at the disease from historical and epidemiological perspectives, describing the discovery of the bacterium that causes syphilis as well as the medical advances that shed light on how the disease spread, how that spread could be prevented, and the development of effective treatments. Chapters include: The Disease Called Syphilis History and Folklore of Syphilis Syphilis: From Plague to STD Treponema: The Syphilis Organism Prevention and Treatment of Syphilis Epidemiology of Syphilis Syphilis in Contemporary Society A Case Study in Syphilis Research.
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January 2020Toxic Shock Syndrome, Third Edition
by Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D.
A little-known deadly disease called toxic shock syndrome quickly became a top news story when scientists discovered its prevalence in some women who used a particular type of tampon during menstruation. Today, the disease continues to emerge under new circumstances. Toxic Shock Syndrome, Third Edition investigates the causes and history of toxic shock syndrome and discusses the severity of septic diseases. Chapters include: Toxic Shock Syndrome: A "New" Disease Septic Disease and Body Defenses Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Epidemiology of Toxic Shock Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment Toxic Shock and Feminine Hygiene.
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January 2022Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Second Edition
by Scott C. Kachlany, Ph.D. and Brian R. Shmaefsky, Ph.D.
Infectious diseases of the mouth include gingivitis, endodontic infections, periodontal diseases, and cavity-causing bacteria. Oral health has been identified as a major publich health challenge often overlooked by the general public. Good oral health is directly linked to good overall health. Filled with practical medical facts, Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Second Edition clearly elaborates on the anatomy and biology of the mouth, the types of diseases that affect it, and how they can be prevented and treated.
