Amebic dysentery is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Almost anyone can contract the disease, though it is most often seen in people arriving from tropical or subtropical areas. It is spread by the contamination of food and water, most commonly where sanitation is poor. This book explores the causes and symptoms of amebic dysentery, how it is spread, and how itís treated. Most importantly, it provides important information on how to identify amebic dysentery and how to keep it from spreading.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0823941965
ISBN-13
9780823941964
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2474598
Product Key Features
Book Title
Amebic Dysentery
Author
Melanie Ann Apel
Format
Library Binding
Language
English
Topic
Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.1in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Rc121.A5a64 2004
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Grade to
Fifth Grade
Copyright Date
2004
Lccn
2003-000823
Dewey Decimal
616.9/353
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
Series
Epidemics: Deadly Diseases Throughout History Ser.