Tuberculosis

by Randall McPartland

Tuberculosis infections have plagued mankind for many centuries. Once known as consumption because of the way it appeared to consume the human body, it is today a treatable illness if detected early. However, it poses a new threat worldwide as it attacks people whose immune systems are weakened by HIV. The book contains a timeline of important dates in the treatment of TB, as well as stories on famous victims such as members of the Bronte family and...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502606461
• ISBN13: 9781502606464
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12