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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of viral hemorrhagic fevers, Ebola, Marburg Virus, and Lassa Fever. Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses caused by four families of viruses. These include the Ebola and Marburg viruses and Lassa fever virus. VHFs have common features: they affect many organs, they damage the blood vessels and they affect the body's ability to regulate itself. Some VHFs cause mild disease, but some, like Ebola or Marburg, cause severe disease and death.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Excellent "how to" manual on surviving major worldwide epidemics which have killed millions of people in the past and which can very possibly begin again in 2012 or beyond. In Part One renowned survivalist author Ragnar Benson addresses the Black Plague of 1665, the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, Ebola, Hantavirus, the threat of biological warfare, what to expect from the government, safer in the city or the country?. In Part Two he explains medical survival techniques and gives concise information on water and sanitation, food, shelters, energy, medical measures, disease carrying rats and mice, sexual proclivity and the medical survivor, when the flag goes up, optimism and conclusion. Throughout man's history on every continent, lethal plagues have wiped out millions of people. More people have died as a result of plagues than all the wars ever fought. Ragnar Benson, one of the leading edge and foremost authorities in survival presents to you his excellent guide to understanding deadly plagues of the past which are lurking to be revisited upon humankind and brings to light the threats of mass infection we face today and how we can survive and avoid such catastrophies. In this age of terrorism with anthrax, new strains of avian flu and SARS from Asia, mosquito borne West Nile and possibly HIV virus, Swine Flu, the re-emergence of polio, whether or not there will be a worldwide catastrophe in 2012, the reader is well advised to read Ragnar's words of wisdom. Included are 46 illustrations. Ragnar is well qualified on what he researches and writes. In his early years Ragnar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and an MBA. During his career he resided a year in Africa witnessing first hand the hardships there. He worked in sales and marketing until 1976 when he opened his own consulting business, serving 76 foreign countries. He is the author of 43 books on survival, preparedness and self sufficiency including well received books on do it yourself medicine. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2001. The length of the article is 801 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bioterrorism Symptoms Mimic Flu.
Author: Jennifer Silverman
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 10Page: 48

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