Andrew W. Artenstein
Springer New York
2013e druk, 2012
9781461448440
In the Blink of an Eye
The Deadly Story of Epidemic Meningitis
Specificaties
Paperback, 138 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
2013e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9781461448440
Rubricering
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
This book is an account of a major historical event, in the world of medicine. As the son of one of the lead scientists who developed the vaccine for meningococcal meningitis, Andrew Artenstein has a unique perspective on the story. In the Blink of an Eye shares his experience.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781461448440
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:138
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2013
Inhoudsopgave
Origins.- The Art and Science of Germs.- A Singular Disease.- A Very Mortal Disease.- Early Approaches at Therapy.- Antibiotics and Survival of the Fittest.- A Brief History of Vaccines.- That Soulble Specific Substance.- Towards a Vaccine.- Success for Half.- The Future of a Killer.