| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 191 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The smallest passengers on Noah's ark -- Heirloom infections: microbes before the advent of humans -- Humans as hunters: animal origins of bioterrorism -- Humans as farmers: microbes move into the home -- Humans as villagers: microbes in the promised land -- Humans as traders: microbes get passports -- Humans as pet-keepers: microbes move into the bedroom -- Humans as diners: mad cows and sane chickens -- Microbes from the modern food chain: lessons from SARS, influenza, and bird flu -- The coming plagues: lessons from AIDS, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease -- A four-footed viewof history |
| Summary |
Humans have lived in close proximity to other animals for thousands of years. Recent scientific studies have even shown that the presence of animals has a positive effect on our physical and mental health. People with pets typically have lower blood pressure, show fewer symptoms of depression, and tend to get more exercise. But there is a darker side to the relationship between animals and humans. Animals are carriers of harmful infectious agents and the source of a myriad of human diseases. In recent years, the emergence of high-profile illnesses such as AIDS, SARS, West Nile virus, a |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Zoonoses -- Popular works.
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Disease Outbreaks.
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Disease Transmission, Infectious.
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Zoonoses.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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Popular works.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Yolken, Robert H.
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| LC no. |
2004011751 |
| ISBN |
0813535719 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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0813537894 (electronic bk.) |
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9780813535715 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
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9780813537894 (electronic bk.) |
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