Leprosy, Second Edition

by Christine Adamec and Alfica Sehgal, Ph.D.

Description

Leprosy, a bacterial disease that usually afflicts the skin, nerves, respiratory tract, and eyes, has plagued humanity since history was first recorded. In Leprosy, Second Edition students will learn how this ancient and dreaded disease has been kept in check by scientists and medical professionals.

Chapters include:

  • History of Leprosy
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions in Leprosy
  • Treating Leprosy
  • Researching Mycobacterium leprae.

 

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher/Imprint Infobase / Chelsea House
  • Publication Date January 2021
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781646938605
  • Primary Price 50 USD
  • ReadershipCollege/Tertiary Education
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • SeriesDeadly Diseases and Epidemics

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