A look at how epidemics have shaped world history.

"Describes in a countdown format 10 of the world's deadliest diseases"--Provided by publisher.

Explains different types of sexually transmitted diseases, how they are contracted, their symptoms, and treatment.

Examines how environmental factors such as hazardous chemicals and radiation may cause a variety of diseases.

Describes different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes, hepatitis, and AIDS, explaining how they are transmitted, how they manifest themselves, and how they can be avoided or treated.

Examines food poisoning and foodborne diseases, discussing their history, symptoms, effects, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Recounts the history and effects of legionnaires' disease, describes how the disease spreads, and offers information about treatments and threats in the modern world.

Discusses the probable causes of mad cow disease, how it is spead, how it can be prevented, and the treatment options available.

Looks at rare diseases, such as Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, and sickle-cell anemia, which are neglected by researchers and drug manufacturers for fiscal, political, and practical reasons.