Microterrors: the Complete Guide to Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections That Threaten Our Health.MICROTERRORS: The Complete Guide to Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Infections Fungal infections Several thousand species of fungi have been described, but fewer than 100 are routinely associated with invasive diseases of humans. That Threaten Our Health TONY HART Anthony "Tony" Hart (born 15 October 1925 in Maidstone, Kent) is an English artist and a former television presenter. Biography He was born in Maidstone, Kent, and began his TV career in 1952 as resident artist on the BBC children's show In the familiar style of a field guide to plants or animals, this book examines pathogens. It covers four main groups of microbes, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Each page hosts an entry that includes a microscopic image and text detailing the organism's origin, date of discovery, transmission route, incubation period incubation period n. 1. See latent period. 2. See incubative stage. Incubation period , curative treatment, and disease prevention. Icons identify how the microbe microbe /mi·crobe/ (mi´krob) a microorganism, especially a pathogenic one such as a bacterium, protozoan, or fungus.micro´bialmicro´bic mi·crobe n. spreads, the likelihood that it would cause death, the symptoms of infection, and the availability of vaccines. Extensive background information in each profile contributes to an overall picture of human disease past and present. Firefly, 2004, 192 p., color photos/illus., paperback, $19.95. |
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