What You Need to Know about the Flu by R.K. Devlin (English) Hardcover Book

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What You Need to Know About the Flu offers readers a concise yet in-depth look at the influenza virus and the illness it causes, with both a historical perspective and a contemporary discussion of treatment, prevention, and controversies.Seasonal influenza strikes each winter, sickening millions, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths, and resulting in millions of dollars in health care costs and lost work productivity. The flu can also cause periodic epidemics and global pandemics. Experts fear the next public health emergency may be a new and deadly strain of influenza.This book is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering basics such as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book, accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

R. K. Devlin, MD, is an infectious diseases physician practicing in the Midwest.

Table of Contents

Series ForewordIntroductionEssential QuestionsChapter 1What Is Influenza?Chapter 2The History of InfluenzaChapter 3Causes and Risk FactorsChapter 4Signs and SymptomsChapter 5Diagnosis, Management, and TreatmentChapter 6Long-Term Prognosis and Potential ComplicationsChapter 7Effects on Family and FriendsChapter 8PreventionChapter 9Issues and ControversiesChapter 10Current Research and Future DirectionsCase IllustrationsGlossaryDirectory of ResourcesBibliographyIndex

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What You Need to Know About the Flu offers readers a concise yet in-depth look at the influenza virus and the illness it causes, with both a historical perspective and a contemporary discussion of treatment, prevention, and controversies.

Long Description

Seasonal influenza strikes each winter, sickening millions, causing thousands of hospitalizations and deaths, and resulting in millions of dollars in health care costs and lost work productivity. The flu can also cause periodic epidemics and global pandemics. Experts fear the next public health emergency may be a new and deadly strain of influenza. This book is a part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easy-to-navigate structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering basics such as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book, accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Details ISBN1440870071 Language English ISBN-10 1440870071 ISBN-13 9781440870071 Format Hardcover Year 2020 Author R.K. Devlin Publication Date 2020-12-02 UK Release Date 2020-12-02 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-12-02 NZ Release Date 2020-12-02 US Release Date 2020-12-02 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description Annotated edition Series Inside Diseases and Disorders Imprint Greenwood Press DEWEY 616.203 Pages 192 Audience Age 7-17 Audience Educational: Primary & Secondary We've got this

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