SARS (Serere Acute Respiratory Syndrome) |
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| Author:
| Ramen, Fred |
| Series title: | Epidemics: Deadly Diseases Throughout History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-0258-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2004 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $29.25USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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In this gripping examination of the origin and spread of the deadly SARS virus, this award-winning author explores the first few SARS cases in China and the disease's subsequent spread across Asia and North America. This is the exciting story of how scientists around the world raced to find out how SARS spread and how they transmitted their findings to the frightened public. The newest discoveries are covered, including the medical determination that the SARS virus can be found in...
More DescriptionIn this gripping examination of the origin and spread of the deadly SARS virus, this award-winning author explores the first few SARS cases in China and the disease's subsequent spread across Asia and North America. This is the exciting story of how scientists around the world raced to find out how SARS spread and how they transmitted their findings to the frightened public. The newest discoveries are covered, including the medical determination that the SARS virus can be found in human tears and may be transmitted through the act of crying. Straightforward language makes difficult scientific concepts clear for young readers.