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Springer Cholera 1st Editon 2013 Softbound by Dhiman Barua, William B. Greenough III
Research on cholera has contributed both to knowledge of the epidemic in particular, and to a broader understanding of the fundamental ways in which cells communicate with each other. This volume presents current knowledge in historical perspective to enable the practitioner to treat cholera in a more effective manner, and to provide a comprehensive review for the researcher. 1 History of Cholera.- 2 Bacteriology of Vibrio and Related Organisms.- 3 Epidemiology and Pathogenicity of Non-01 Vibrio Species and Related Organisms.- 4 Genetics.- 5 Vibrio Phages and Phage-Typing.- 6 The Ecology of Vibrio Cholerae.- 7 The Epidemiology of Cholera.- 8 Cholera Enterotoxin (Choleragen): A Historical Perspective.- 9 Colonization and Pathology.- 10 Pathogenesis.- 11 Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of Cholera.- 12 Laboratory Diagnosis.- 13 Clinical Management of Cholera.- 14 Immunity and Vaccine Development.- 15 Prevention and Control of Cholera.- Epilogue: The Latin American Cholera Epidemic.