Sars War: Combating The Disease (Paperback)

On 12 March 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a global alert on the outbreak of a new form of pneumonia-like disease with symptoms that are similar to those of the common flu. This illness, officially known as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), is potentially fatal and highly contagious, and has spread quickly to many parts of the world in a matter of a few weeks. Aided by globalisation and the ease of air travel today, the disease has now been reported in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Canada, the US and some parts of Europe, with a large number of infections and a significant number of deaths.In this book, the global SARS outbreak is traced and described, with a focus on the regions where the most infections have been identified. An overview of the whole saga is presented: how the disease spreads; how governments react; how societies and people cope and how health experts work fervently to identify the virus and search for a cure.In addition, the book contains guidelines on what a person or organisation can do to reduce the risk of contracting the deadly illness. It includes precautionary measures disseminated by various health authorities and preventive herbal concoctions recommended by Chinese physicians, presented in an easy-to-read manner. Furthermore, insights of experts are provided.This book aims to give critical information on SARS. It is a must for people who want to find out more about the disease and how to reduce the risk of contracting it.

General

Imprint:	World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	April 2003
First published:	April 2003
Authors:	Ping-Chung Leung • Eng Eong Ooi
Dimensions:	226 x 153 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-981-238-438-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Respiratory medicine Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Infectious & contagious diseases > General
LSN:	981-238-438-3
Barcode:	9789812384386

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