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BL
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983906
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b738276
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Control of communicable diseases manual.
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| Edition Statement
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18th ed. // David 1. Heymann, editor.
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| Publication Statement
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Washington, DC :: American Public Health Association,, ©2004.
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xxxiv, 700 pages :: illustrations ;; 18 cm
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| ISBN
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0875530346
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: 0875530354
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: 9780875530345
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: 9780875530352
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| Notes
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"An official report of the American Public Health Association."
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Includes index.
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| Abstract
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Addresses concerns about the impact of communicable diseases around the globe as communicable diseases, new and unknown, continue to thrive, kill, maim and surprise the masses. Among the diseases addressed in the new edition is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Each listing in this easy to read, easy to understand manual includes identification, infectious agent, occurrence, mode of transmission, incubation period, susceptibility and resistance, and methods of control that are not limited to but include prevention and epidemic control measures.
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Communicable diseases.
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Maladies infectieuses.
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Communicable diseases-- Control.
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Communicable diseases-- Prevention.
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Communicable diseases-- Treatment.
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Communicable diseases.
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Communicable diseases.
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Diseases-- Control.
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Diseases-- Prevention.
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Lutte contre les maladies.
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Maladies infectieuses.
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Répertoires.
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Communicable Diseases.
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Infectieziekten.
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Preventie.
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Communicable Disease Control.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.9
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| LC Classification
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RA643.C72 2004
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2004 K-608
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WC 100C764 2004
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44.10bcl
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44.75bcl
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| Added Entry
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Heymann, David L.
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American Public Health Association.
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| Parallel Title
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Communicable diseases manual
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