Ebola Myths & Facts FD - Couverture souple

Chapnick, Edward K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1119066220 ISBN 13 : 9781119066224

Editeur : For Dummies, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Learn to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of Ebola
• Understand the history of Ebola
• Debunk the myths and concentrate on the facts
• Help support the fight against Ebola

Separate fiction from fact regarding the Ebola virus

Concerned about Ebola, but can′t seem to separate fact fromfiction? You′re not alone misinformation abounds about thevirus. Ebola Myths & Facts For Dummies dives in to thedetails of the virus to let you know the history of Ebola, signsand symptoms, testing protocols, modes of transportation, and waysto prevent and treat the virus.

• Get started with Ebola myths and facts findout what Ebola is, who it affects, where it began, why it′s aglobal concern, and how it′s transmitted
• Stay safe and healthy understand the realities ofEbola for healthcare workers, how to prevent transmission, how torecognize symptoms, and what to do if symptoms are present
• A look to the future get the lowdown on theglobal and political impact of the virus, ongoing humanitarianefforts, and the ways that organizations, governments, andhospitals are preparing for Ebola
• Arm yourself with information discover how toavoid stigmatizing Ebola patients and healthcare workers and how tocontribute personally to those affected in Africa

Open the book and find:

• A complete overview of the Ebola virus
• Detailed information on symptoms
• Information about transmission and prevention
• The lowdown on diagnosis and treatment
• Details on the politics and policies of Ebola
• How the world′s hospitals are preparing for the disease
• Ways that you can help organizations battling the virus

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr. Edward Chapnick publishes extenstively and iscurrently active in research. He has a wide spectrum ofaffiliations, such as the International Society of Travel Medicine,the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American College ofPhysicians, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, amongothers. Dr. Chapnick and Maimonides Medical Center are activelyinvolved in the Ebola preparedness activities recommended by theCenters of Disease Control and Prevention, the New York StateDepartment of Health, and the New York City Department of Healthand Mental Hygiene.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1119066220
• ISBN 13: 9781119066224
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 128