Publisher's Synopsis
Book & CD-ROM. Viral hemorrhagic fevers are some of the most deadly and feared diseases on the planet, and they have the potential for use as weapons of mass destruction. This course, intended both for health care workers and the public, will teach you the organisms that cause hemorrhagic fevers, how they are transmitted and how one can slow down their transmission, prevention, their diagnosis, clinical manifestations, therapy, and their bioterror potential. The course is a clear, interactive presentation of the problems facing anyone who has to deal with the disease, with a special emphasis on healthcare workers, and is written to be understood well by people outside of healthcare. The course contains animations and movies.