Toxic Shock Syndrome (Deadly Diseases and Epidemics)

Shmaefsky, Brian R.

ISBN 10: 1604132434 ISBN 13: 9781604132434

Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers, 2010

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A little-known deadly disease called toxic shock syndrome quickly became a top news story when scientists discovered its prevalence in some women who used a particular type of tampon during menstruation. Today, the disease continues to emerge under new circumstances. Toxic Shock Syndrome, Second Edition investigates the causes and history of toxic shock syndrome and discusses the severity of septic diseases. This revised edition features new illustrations and contains up-to-date statistics and research on toxic shock syndrome.

Chapters include:

• Toxic Shock Syndrome: A "New" Disease
• Septic Disease and Body Defenses
• Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Epidemiology of Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Toxic Shock and Feminine Hygiene.

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• Verlag: Chelsea House Publishers
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1604132434
• ISBN 13: 9781604132434
• Einband: Encuadernación de biblioteca
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128