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 - Very usefulRecommended by my teacher, I bought this to get ready for a career in epidemiology. Since then, it's never failed me. Rating: - Control of Communicable Diseases ManualThis is excellent reference material that should be on the shelves of anybody in the Public Health field. Actually, anybody who wants a quick description of any communicable disease should consult this book. I purchased my first edition in 1974, which was the eleventh edition published in 1970, and several communicable diseases have been discovered since then, therefore, you will find that you will want or need to purchase every edition of this book. It is published every five years. Rating:  - good infoThe binding of the book fell apart after a few times the book got used. but information wise it's a great reference. Rating: - Best Communicable Disease BookThis is the best communicable disease book that I know of that is extremely handy if you are in the food service business or a health inspector. It is updated periodically so that the most current diseases are included. Rating: - The bible of communicable diseasesThis is one of the handiest medical references you could ever own. All communicable diseases are listed in alphabetical order. Each disease is discribed in the same format... Identification Infectious Agent Occurrence Reservoir Mode of transmission Incubation period Period of Communicability Susceptibility Methods of control Also listed are pseudonyms. The 18 edition while written in 2004 includes a 18 April 2006 update on Influenza. For anyone involved in the medical profession, this book will provide the most concise and pertinent review of communicable disease. I dare say that this text combined with Sanford, will be the only I.D. resources 99% of medical professionals will ever need. In association with Amazon.com | |