Ebola and Marburg viruses [electronic resource] / Tara C. Smith.
Smith, Tara C., 1976-
2011
QR201.E16 S656 2011eb
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Title Ebola and Marburg viruses [electronic resource] / Tara C. Smith.
Author Smith, Tara C., 1976-
Edition 2nd ed.
ISBN 9781438135779 electronic book
1604132523 hardcover
9781604132526 hardcover
Imprint New York : Chelsea House, c2011.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (104 p.) : ill.
Call Number QR201.E16 S656 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 614.5/7
Summary 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. --from publisher description.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Series Deadly diseases and epidemics.
Available in Other Form Ebola and Marburg viruses.
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A modern plague
Marburg virus emerges
Ebola in Africa and beyond
General characteristics of the viruses
Ecology of the viruses
Methods of detection and treatment
Developing a vaccine
Other hemorrhagic fevers.

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