An Introduction to Infectious Diseases
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Barry C. Fox
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Infectious diseases touch the lives of everyone on the planet. Whether it's something as minor as a brush with the common cold or as serious as Ebola, we all have grappled with infections and will continue to encounter them as we age.
On a worldwide scale, infectious diseases account for 26 percent of all deaths, second only to cardiovascular diseases. And unlike chronic diseases, infectious diseases are unique in their potential for explosive global impacts.
Now, in the 24 engaging lectures of Introduction to Infectious Diseases, you can get a comprehensive overview of diseases from the mundane to the fatal from renowned physician and award-winning professor Dr. Barry Fox.
Begin with an overview of the microscopic particles responsible for disease: bacteria, fungi, hybrid germs, and viruses. You will see how they invade the body; look through the microscope at pathogens to identify their inner components; follow germs through to different body systems and see what effects they have; and learn why we may be losing the battle against some germs.
Cut through the medical myths and get a solidly scientific guide to keeping yourself and your loved ones as protected as possible from pathogens, including a no-nonsense guide to vaccinations, tips on keeping a healthier home environment, and valuable advice for world travelers.
Whether you have a love for biology, a curiosity about the world's many infectious diseases, or a certain amount of trepidation about what the future holds, you will enjoy Dr. Fox's impeccable bedside manner, insider knowledge, and humorous personal stories. And, most importantly, you will be empowered to make the best choices for yourself, your loved ones, and future generations.
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- Labrador with class
- 31-10-16
great book with some minor flaws.
I would have liked more information about diseases but learned a lot about the immune system
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- T. Young
- 08-08-18
Interesting and Informative
The lecture series is great, covering lots of interesting material. It balances technical detail and broader big picture views well, and contains plenty of solid advice as well.
Weirdly though, some parts seem to repeat. It seems when editing the same section was cut in twice in a row at certain points. Not a massive problem but confusing at times.
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- E. Braithwaite
- 30-03-19
interesting & frightening
I love the great courses & this one is my favourite In the era of globalization and the anti vaxxer movement, I think this book has greater relevance than at any other time.
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- Badger
- 19-06-19
Great balance of factual yet entertaining.
It was like listening to a friendly talk, and it was a fascinating introduction.
Not in detail enough for a university course in my opinion, maybe useful for college, but seemed very much to be aimed at an enthusiast.
Recommended!
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- Ms. Lauren M. Bevan
- 04-08-23
Wow its eery listening to this
I really enjoyed this. The last chapter blew my mind as it was written before Covid 19 and it was so spot on, apart from the Internet never dropped out. I had to stay in my car to finish it before I went into the house
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- Stepram
- 17-05-18
very informative and engaging well worth a listen
very informative and engaging well worth a listen regardless of your level of clinical knowledge and experience
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- Stuart lloyd
- 29-06-20
Great set of lectures
These lectures are very informative, don't require prior knowledge and a sprinkled with memorable anecdotes to highlight the examples. Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-04-24
an exceptionally well researched and well delivered series.
Pretty much as good as it gets in terms of an introductory/refresher lecture series.
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