| The Killers Within: The Deadly Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Contributor(s): Shnayerson, Michael (Author), Plotkin, Mark J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316735663 ISBN-13: 9780316735667 Publisher: Back Bay Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2003 Annotation: A battle is taking place on the frontiers of medicine between rapidly evolving bacteria and the doctors struggling to outwit them. "The Killers Within" tells this horror story that just happens to be true. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Biotechnology - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Medical | Epidemiology |
| Dewey: 616.904 |
| LCCN: 2002024177 |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 5.52" W x 8.5" (0.94 lbs) 336 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 76715 Reading Level: 10.7 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 21.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Go behind the scenes and learn the shocking truth about how physicians are fighting against new and evolving bacteria in this "compelling -- if terrifying -- account of the rise of antibiotic resistance" (Wall Street Journal). Right now, a battle is taking place on the frontiers of medicine between rapidly evolving bacteria that threaten our health and the doctors who are struggling to outwit them. These bacteria are everywhere: in and on our bodies, in homes, schools, hospitals, crowded airplanes, day-care centers. And, as The Killers Within makes frighteningly clear, so far the bacteria are winning. |