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INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND BIOTERRORISM is one in a series of GIDEON e-books which summarize the status of individual infectious diseases, in every country of the world. Data are based on the GIDEON database (www.gideononline.com) which relies on standard text books, peer-review journals, Health Ministry reports and ProMED, supplemented by an ongoing search of the medical literature.

Chapters are arranged alphabetically, by disease name. Each section is divided into four sections:
1. Descriptive epidemiology
2. Summary of clinical features
3. Status of the disease in Bioterrorism
4. References

There are 347 generic infectious diseases in the world today. 41 of these are considered potential agents of Bioterrorism.

The availability and quality of literature regarding specific infectious diseases varies somewhat. As such, you may find that many of the sections in this book are limited to a general discussion of the disease itself - with minimal data regarding relevance to bioterror.

Since this series focuses on Geographic Medicine, it does not include detailed information on diagnostic testing, pathogenesis, therapy or molecular biology. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Mr. Berger's prose is lean, unembellished and metrical. Thisbook is far more than yet another sincere attempt to encompass thearbitrariness and injustice of AIDS. It is about the natural grandeurof human love.Amazon.com Review
With the sensuous eye and profound sense of history that havemade him one of the most acclaimed living novelists, John Berger,author of G., tells the story of a wedding that takesplace in a Europe that is approaching the end of the century, a placewhere everything has changed - and not even the certainties of loveare exempt.This is Berger's fin de siecle&nbsp, atranscendent celebration of passion at the end of our millennium. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (17)

Beautiful writing
John Berger is one of the best unknown writers on the planet. This book shows him in his element, writing about France and Italy in a way only he can. As with the characters he creates and lovingly describes, it is the journey of reading the book -- and not the plot's end itself -- that gives one pleasure. He is so sure-footed with his descriptions that you can sit there and roll the images he has created around in your mind. He brings a tenderness and wisdom to the story that, as with previous novels of his, make it feel less than just "a story" but rather something timeless like a fable or myth passed down for generations.

The Power of Love Surmounts the Ravages of the Body
This is an amazing novella about love and heartbreak,
more poetry than traditional narrative.

It is a story of the blooming of love between a man
and a woman.They become engaged.However, the woman
becomes aware that she is HIV-positive and tries to
break off the engagement.The man will not hear of
this and the wedding proceeds as scheduled. How can
one bear to marry a loved one only to know that they
will lose them shortly?This book is about the power
of love to surmount the ravages of the body.

The book goes back and forward in time, telling the
stories of each character and their personal relation-
ships with each other.It is a story that will stay
with you long after you have read the last page.

Looking at love...
Berger's To the Wedding magically extends the author's critical vision which he has elaborated in both Ways of Seeing and On Looking.In those essay collections, Berger establishes himself as a champion of creative looking - looking as a way of gleaning knowledge, beauty and understanding.To the Wedding is narrated by a blind peddler of tamata, stamped metal charms, who is tied to two of his customers, a father and daughter, by a gift of intimate vision.He is the omniscient narrator, a blind man who has a keen cinematic sense, and his focus is on the unfolding life of the daughter, Ninon and her lover Gino.They are shown navigating a landscape of love and loneliness, confronting the tragic nearness of death, learning to trust and retain hope, and experiencing the great festive release of the titular celebration.The story is told with so much love and respect for the characters that it is impossible not to be greatly affected in reading.There is this side to Berger's work, where he compels his readers to turn away from his books and back towards the world with a new capacity for compassionate engagement.We are invited to see the beauty and suffering that is all around us.Berger's storytelling is a timeless art that nonetheless bears the imprint of a modern world that consistently brings new challenges to our attempt to live consciously and happily.

A balm for all the scars of life...
This was definitely a different reading experience for me. At first I wasn't quite sure what was going on, or what the point was, but when I got to about page 75, it suddenly all started coming together. So a word of advice to anyone having trouble "getting into" this one: Just keep going! It does make sense eventually. I can't reveal too much without spoiling the story, but after the relatively long "set up" period, the story really does start to move. Once I understood what was happening, I couldn't put the book down, and finished it in a single day. By the time I'd reached the end, I was very impressed with Berger's work.

"To the Wedding" is narrated by a blind Greek street-peddler. He sells tamata, small metal charms supposed to bring relief to those who suffer. One day, a man stops at the stall to buy a tama for his daughter. "Where is she suffering?" the peddler asks. "Everywhere," the father replies. He buys a tama and goes on his way. The street peddler never meets him, or his daughter, again. But he tells us a story about the girl, Ninon, and the preparations for her marriage to a man called Gino.

This is a love story, but it is also much more. The more I reflect upon it, the more I get out of it, and I'm sure I would gain an even deeper appreciation upon reading it a second time. It explores what it means to love someone, the relationship of sex and love, and different ways to approach life in the face of knowledge of one's own mortality. If you know you are going to die in only a few years, what do you do? How do you live your life in the time between now and then? And is love in the present dependent on the possibility of having a future, or is it unconditional, in the moment? "To the Wedding" raises so many interesting questions, and offers multiple ways to view each one.

The format of the book may be a little off-putting at first. The primary narrator is the blind street peddler, but as he peers into the lives of others, the voice shifts from his own first-person viewpoint to the perspectives of his characters, told in first-person in Ninon's case, and third-person for the others - Ninon's father, mother, and Gino. We also jump from one person's life to another very rapidly, and sometimes it is hard to tell who is speaking, and whose eyes we are seeing through. Sometimes Berger will include something that seems to be of little importance, but do not overlook them - they invariably become important later on. I actually think that this fragmented story-telling style ultimately enhances the content of the book, but it takes a little getting used to.

I strongly urge everyone to read this book. "To the Wedding" has something to offer any reader that is willing to take a little time to reflect upon the themes it presents. It is a book I will treasure for years to come, and will definitely re-read every so often. Berger's story puts life into perspective, and offers hope to anyone who suffers. A very worthwhile read.

Sorry but I disagree...
I am going to be the lone voice in the wilderness... I could not get into this book, could not make it past the first thirty pages.The narrative voice rambles from first person to third person, often it is not clear what is going on...I think this is a challenging book and most certainly is not a novel for somebody who is looking for a light read. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Peacock Chemical in 1910 in 53 pages; Subjects: History / General; Medical / Neurology; ... Read more

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The 11th Edition of the classic Andrews' Diseases of the Skin, by Drs. William D. James, Timothy G. Berger and Dirk M. Elston, provides the ultimate foundation in dermatology with comprehensive guidance to effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions. These highly respected authors balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with advice from their own clinical experience, offering a practical and realistic medical perspective. Updated throughout with the latest dermatologic findings and a new chapter on cosmetic surgical techniques, this title helps you keep current, improve your skills, and prepare for exams. It also includes online access to the complete text, images, and bonus illustrations making this an indispensable, convenient reference for trainees and practicing dermatologists.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on August 1, 2009. The length of the article is 1438 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Pigs as source for toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans.(LETTERS)(Report)
Author: Regina Schuhegger
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2009
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 15Issue: 8Page: 1314(2)

Article Type: Report

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