ISBN : 9780199641024
An extraordinary array of infectious agents affects humans; from worms, arthopods, and fungi to bacteria, viruses, and prions. In this compendium of the curious and fascinating organisms that cause disease, including Legionnaire's disease, mumps, CJD, and chlamydia, David I. Grove provides a lively, fact-filled account of the nature of each organism, their life cycle, the ingenious ways in which they infect humans, and the human stories behind their discovery.
INFECTION: THE SEARCH FOR ITS CAUSES
WORMS
ARTHROPODS
FUNGI
PROTOZOA
BACTERIA
VIRUSES
PRIONS
IX. UNDE VENIS ET QUO VADIS?
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY AND PRONUNCIATION
FURTHER READING
PERSON INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX