SARS war: combating the disease
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore World Scientific c2003
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Item Description:Editorial / Professor Leung Ping Chung -- Editorial / Dr. Ooi Eng Eong -- Flu's fury; warning from history -- SARS track; situation updates around the world -- WHO-SARS' main fighter; chronology of WHO's involvement -- Policies and measures; containing the virus -- Keeping SARS at bay; a comprehensive list of preventive measures for individuals and organisations -- Impact of the outbreak; economic and social repercussions -- Never too old a remedy; an exclusive interview with Professor Leung Ping Chung -- Starring in SARS; super infectors -- From the ground; real life accounts -- Frequently asked questions -- Contact details
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 the WHO and preventive herbal concoctions recommended by Chinese physicians, presented in an easy-to-read manner. Furthermore, insights of experts are provided. This book is available in English and Chinese, both simplified and traditional
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (150 p.)
ISBN:1281933732
9781281933737
9789812384331
9789812384386
9789812791191
9812384332
9812384383
9812791191

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