Human Infectious Diseases

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	"A good, layman's introduction to the distinctions between viruses and how they affect our lives"

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	"Large, but an excellent and detailed examination of the evolution of infectious agents along with their human hosts since the advent of antibiotics."

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	"Extremely good textbook on textbook on many bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc., Arranged by organism for easier reference."

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	"Written by the organiser of Russia's biological weapons program during the Cold War. Of interest to anyone who wonders just what biological weapons might be capable of."

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	"A true story of an ebola outbreak in Washington D.C. in 1989. Gripping stuff."

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	"The smallpox question, post 9/11."

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	"A virus that doesn't usually receive much attention, yet which costs health services millions every year."

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	"An exciting read about battling deadly viruses in an environment which could kill you just as surely as the viruses could."

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	"The account of two doctors who have devoted their lives to fighting viruses on the front line, and were instrumental in establishing the CDC."

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	"An investigation into 'mad cow disease' and other prion-related diseases. A rather controversial work."

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	"Everyone thought tuberculosis was old news - until the AIDS epidemic."

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	"Explaining the dangers of emerging viruses and the potential for pandemic plagues."

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	"An extremely good examination of smallpox through the ages, with a detailed explanation of the global eradication programme and an examination of its potential as a biological agent."

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	"An investigation into the Black Death of the middle ages, from original sources."

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	"Examines the evolution of micro-organisms, how human actions are affecting this, and its effect on us in turn."

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	"Mosquitos are intimately linked with the spread of some of the more deadly human infections. This book examines their role and human attempts at controlling them."

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	"Once a dreaded childhood disease, polio is now preventable by vaccine, and a global eradication programme is underway."

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	"What the title says. The story from a germ's point of view."

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	"Excellent book on the 1918 'flu pandemic, the hunt to find the virus that caused it, and the evolution and movements of influenza before and since."

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	"A study of the unusual bacteria who live in the nooks and crannies of the planet, at extreme pressures and without ever seeing the sun."

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	"Well researched and detailed, looking at the start of public health and its development into national policies."

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	"Yersinia pestis in the 20th century."

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	"Recommended by another enthusiast"

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	"Syphilis, past, present and future."

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	"A must-have for anyone studying Public Health"