Influenza

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is an acute viral infection of the respiratory system, including the throat, nose, bronchial tubes, and lungs, that causes mild to severe illness and can lead to death. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Influenza? What Causes Influenza? What Are the Public Health Risks of Influenza? and Can Influenza Be Treated or Cured?

Product details

• Authors: Peggy J. Parks
• Publisher: Reference Point Pr
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 14 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2010
• EAN: 9781601521187
• ISBN: 978-1-60152-118-7
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 169 mm x 242 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 345 g
• Series: Compact Research: Diseases & D
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind