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| germ theory of infectious disease: The Discovery of the Germ John Waller, 2002 Charts how, why, and by whom germ theory was transformed from a hotly disputed speculation to a central tenet of modern medicine. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Germ Theory Robert P. Gaynes, 2011-08-01 Named as Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2012 From Hippocrates to Lillian Wald—the stories of scientists whose work changed the way we think about and treat infection. Describes the genesis of the germ theory of disease by a dozen seminal thinkers such as Jenner, Lister, and Ehrlich. Presents the inside stories of these pioneers' struggles to have their work accepted, which can inform strategies for tackling current crises in infectious diseases and motivate and support today's scientists. Relevant to anyone interested in microbiology, infectious disease, or how medical discoveries shape our modern understanding |
| germ theory of infectious disease: What You Need to Know about Infectious Disease Madeline Drexler, |
| germ theory of infectious disease: The Gospel of Germs Nancy Tomes, 1998 Shows how the scientific knowledge about the role of microorganisms in disease made its way into American popular culture. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Kept from All Contagion Kari Nixon, 2020-05-01 Highlights connections between authors rarely studied together by exposing their shared counternarratives to germ theory's implicit suggestion of protection in isolation. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Plague Time Paul W. Ewald, 2000 In Plague Time, Ewald puts forth an astonishing and profound argument that challenges our modern beliefs about disease: it is germs - not genes - that mold our lives and cause our deaths. Building on the recently recognized infectious origins of ulcers, miscarriages, and cancers, he draws together a startling collection of discoveries that now implicate infection in the most destructive chronic diseases of our time, such as heart disease, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia.--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Bechamp Or Pasteur? E. Douglas Hume, 2003-02 1932 a lost chapter in the history of biology. Contents: Antoine Bechamp; the Mystery of Fermentation; a Babel of Theories; Pasteur's Memoirs of 1857; Bechamp's Beacon Experiment; Claims & contradictions; the Soluble Ferment; Rival Theories & Wo. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology W. D. Foster, 2014-05-20 A History of Medical Bacteriology and Immunology provides the account of the history of bacteriology from the year 1900 to 1938. This book presents details about the discovery of the important pathogenic bacteria of man, of how they were shown to be causally related to disease, and of the use of these discoveries in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Other topics discussed include the development of the germ theory of infectious diseases; contribution of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch to medical bacteriology; and discovery of the more important human pathogenic bacteria. This text also discusses the scientific basis and practical application of immunology to medicine; main developments in bacteriology during the early 20th century; and chemotherapy of bacterial disease. This medically oriented text is beneficial for students and individuals conducting study on medical bacteriology and immunology. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Germ Theory , 2011 From Hippocrates to Lillian Wald-the stories of scientists whose work changed the way we think about and treat infection. Describes the genesis of the germ theory of disease by a dozen seminal thinkers such as Jenner, Lister, and Ehrlich. Presents the inside stories of these pioneers' struggles to have their work accepted, which can inform strategies for tackling current crises in infectious diseases and motivate and support today's scientists. Relevant to anyone interested in microbiology, infectious disease, or how medical discoveries shape our modern understanding. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Science, Medicine, and Animals National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, 2006-02-19 Science, Medicine, and Animals explains the role that animals play in biomedical research and the ways in which scientists, governments, and citizens have tried to balance the experimental use of animals with a concern for all living creatures. An accompanying Teacher's Guide is available to help teachers of middle and high school students use Science, Medicine, and Animals in the classroom. As students examine the issues in Science, Medicine, and Animals, they will gain a greater understanding of the goals of biomedical research and the real-world practice of the scientific method in general. Science, Medicine, and Animals and the Teacher's Guide were written by the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research and published by the National Research Council of the National Academies. The report was reviewed by a committee made up of experts and scholars with diverse perspectives, including members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, the Humane Society of the United States, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Teacher's Guide was reviewed by members of the National Academies' Teacher Associates Network. Science, Medicine, and Animals is recommended by the National Science Teacher's Association NSTA Recommends. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: The Gospel of Germs Nancy Tomes, 1999-09-01 AIDS. Ebola. Killer microbes. All around us the alarms are going off, warning of the danger of new, deadly diseases. And yet, as Nancy Tomes reminds us in her absorbing book, this is really nothing new. A remarkable work of medical and cultural history, The Gospel of Germs takes us back to the first great germ panic in American history, which peaked in the early 1900s, to explore the origins of our modern disease consciousness. Little more than a hundred years ago, ordinary Americans had no idea that many deadly ailments were the work of microorganisms, let alone that their own behavior spread such diseases. The Gospel of Germs shows how the revolutionary findings of late nineteenth-century bacteriology made their way from the laboratory to the lavatory and kitchen, with public health reformers spreading the word and women taking up the battle on the domestic front. Drawing on a wealth of advice books, patent applications, advertisements, and oral histories, Tomes traces the new awareness of the microbe as it radiated outward from middle-class homes into the world of American business and crossed the lines of class, gender, ethnicity, and race. Just as we take some of the weapons in this germ war for granted--fixtures as familiar as the white porcelain toilet, the window screen, the refrigerator, and the vacuum cleaner--so we rarely think of the drastic measures deployed against disease in the dangerous old days before antibiotics. But, as Tomes notes, many of the hygiene rules first popularized in those days remain the foundation of infectious disease control today. Her work offers a timely look into the history of our long-standing obsession with germs, its impact on twentieth-century culture and society, and its troubling new relevance to our own lives. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Spreading Germs Michael Worboys, 2000-10-16 Spreading Germs discusses how modern ideas on the bacterial causes of communicable diseases were constructed and spread within the British medical profession in the last third of the nineteenth century. Michael Worboys surveys many existing interpretations of this pivotal moment in modern medicine. He shows that there were many germ theories of disease, and that these were developed and used in different ways across veterinary medicine, surgery, public health and general medicine. The growth of bacteriology is considered in relation to the evolution of medical practice rather than as a separate science of germs. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Under the Weather National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Committee on Climate, Ecosystems, Infectious Disease, and Human Health, 2001-06-29 Since the dawn of medical science, people have recognized connections between a change in the weather and the appearance of epidemic disease. With today's technology, some hope that it will be possible to build models for predicting the emergence and spread of many infectious diseases based on climate and weather forecasts. However, separating the effects of climate from other effects presents a tremendous scientific challenge. Can we use climate and weather forecasts to predict infectious disease outbreaks? Can the field of public health advance from surveillance and response to prediction and prevention? And perhaps the most important question of all: Can we predict how global warming will affect the emergence and transmission of infectious disease agents around the world? Under the Weather evaluates our current understanding of the linkages among climate, ecosystems, and infectious disease; it then goes a step further and outlines the research needed to improve our understanding of these linkages. The book also examines the potential for using climate forecasts and ecological observations to help predict infectious disease outbreaks, identifies the necessary components for an epidemic early warning system, and reviews lessons learned from the use of climate forecasts in other realms of human activity. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Laboratory Disease Christoph Gradmann, 2009-09-11 In the nineteenth century, the new field of medical bacteriology identified microorganisms and explained how they spread disease. This book interweaves the history of this discipline and the biography of one of its founders, Nobel Prize–winning German physician Robert Koch (1843–1910). Koch contributed to modern medicine by inventing or improving fundamental techniques such as bacterial staining, solid culture media, mass pure cultures, and the use of animal models. His discoveries, which dominated medical science at the turn of the last century, are epitomized in a set of rules named after him. Koch's Postulates are still invoked today in attempts to prove the causal involvement of pathogens in infectious diseases. In a double history, Christoph Gradmann narrates the development of a discipline and the biography of a scientist. Drawing on Koch's extensive laboratory notes, Gradmann details how Koch developed his scientific method and discovered the bacterial causes of anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera. Koch tried to bring this knowledge to clinical medicine by developing medicines that would specifically target the bacterial pathogens he identified. And Koch’s passion for personal travel developed into a career signature, as he became a pioneer in the study of tropical diseases. A fascinating look into Koch's personality and his experimental work in medical bacteriology, Laboratory Disease reveals both the biographical and the historical roots of our modern understanding of infectious diseases. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: The Infectious Etiology of Chronic Diseases Institute of Medicine, Board on Global Health, Forum on Microbial Threats, 2004-06-16 In recent years, a number of chronic diseases have been linked, in some cases definitively, to an infectious etiology: peptic ulcer disease with Helicobacter pylori, cervical cancer with several human papillomaviruses, Lyme arthritis and neuroborreliosis with Borrelia burgdorferi, AIDS with the human immunodeficiency virus, liver cancer and cirrhosis with hepatitis B and C viruses, to name a few. The proven and suspected roles of microbes does not stop with physical ailments; infections are increasingly being examined as associated causes of or possible contributors to a variety of serious, chronic neuropsychiatric disorders and to developmental problems, especially in children. The Infectious Etiology of Chronic Diseases: Defining the Relationship, Enhancing the Research, and Mitigating the Effects, summarizes a two-day workshop held by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Microbial Threats to address this rapidly evolving field. Participants explored factors driving infectious etiologies of chronic diseases of prominence, identified difficulties in linking infectious agents with chronic outcomes, and discussed broad-based strategies and research programs to advance the field. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Molecular Biology of the Cell , 2002 |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Microbial Threats to Health Institute of Medicine, Board on Global Health, Committee on Emerging Microbial Threats to Health in the 21st Century, 2003-08-25 Infectious diseases are a global hazard that puts every nation and every person at risk. The recent SARS outbreak is a prime example. Knowing neither geographic nor political borders, often arriving silently and lethally, microbial pathogens constitute a grave threat to the health of humans. Indeed, a majority of countries recently identified the spread of infectious disease as the greatest global problem they confront. Throughout history, humans have struggled to control both the causes and consequences of infectious diseases and we will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Following up on a high-profile 1992 report from the Institute of Medicine, Microbial Threats to Health examines the current state of knowledge and policy pertaining to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases from around the globe. It examines the spectrum of microbial threats, factors in disease emergence, and the ultimate capacity of the United States to meet the challenges posed by microbial threats to human health. From the impact of war or technology on disease emergence to the development of enhanced disease surveillance and vaccine strategies, Microbial Threats to Health contains valuable information for researchers, students, health care providers, policymakers, public health officials. and the interested public. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Evolution of Infectious Disease Paul W. Ewald, 1994-01-06 Findings from the field of evolutionary biology are yielding dramatic insights for health scientists, especially those involved in the fight against infectious diseases. This book is the first in-depth presentation of these insights. In detailing why the pathogens that cause malaria, smallpox, tuberculosis, and AIDS have their special kinds of deadliness, the book shows how efforts to control virtually all diseases would benefit from a more thorough application of evolutionary principles. When viewed from a Darwinian perspective, a pathogen is not simply a disease-causing agent, it is a self-replicating organism driven by evolutionary pressures to pass on as many copies of itself as possible. In this context, so-called cultural vectors--those aspects of human behavior and the human environment that allow spread of disease from immobilized people--become more important than ever. Interventions to control diseases don't simply hinder their spread but can cause pathogens and the diseases they engender to evolve into more benign forms. In fact, the union of health science with evolutionary biology offers an entirely new dimension to policy making, as the possibility of determining the future course of many diseases becomes a reality. By presenting the first detailed explanation of an evolutionary perspective on infectious disease, the author has achieved a genuine milestone in the synthesis of health science, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology. Written in a clear, accessible style, it is intended for a wide readership among professionals in these fields and general readers interested in science and health. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Indigenous Theories of Contagious Disease Edward C. Green, 2000-01-01 Far from being the province of magic, witchcraft, and sorcery, indigenous understanding of contagious disease in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world very often parallels western concepts of germ theory, according to the author. Labeling this 'indigenous contagion theory (ICT),' Green synthesizes the voluminous ethnographic work on tropical diseases and remedies_as well as 20 years of his own studies and interventions on sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and traditional healers in southern Africa_to demonstrate how indigenous peoples generally conceive of contagious diseases as having naturalistic causes. His groundbreaking work suggests how western medical practitioners can incorporate ICT to better help native peoples control contagious diseases. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Science, Medicine, and Animals Committee on the Use of Animals in Research (U.S.), Institute of Medicine (U.S.), 1991 The necessity for animal use in biomedical research is a hotly debated topic in classrooms throughout the country. Frequently teachers and students do not have access to balanced,  factual material to foster an informed discussion on the topic. This colorful, 50-page booklet is designed to educate teenagers about the role of animal research in combating disease, past and present; the perspective of animal use within the whole spectrum of biomedical research; the regulations and oversight that govern animal research; and the continuing efforts to use animals more efficiently and humanely. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Infectious Madness Harriet A. Washington, 2015-10-06 A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves. Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child's contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact catch mental illness. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer's, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions, and bacteria, but also that with antibiotics, vaccinations, and other strategies, these cases can be easily prevented or treated. Packed with cutting-edge research and tantalizing mysteries, Infectious Madness is rich in science, characters, and practical advice on how to protect yourself and your children from exposure to infectious threats that could sabotage your mental and physical health. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Epidemics and Society Frank M. Snowden, 2019-10-22 A wide-ranging study that illuminates the connection between epidemic diseases and societal change, from the Black Death to Ebola This sweeping exploration of the impact of epidemic diseases looks at how mass infectious outbreaks have shaped society, from the Black Death to today. In a clear and accessible style, Frank M. Snowden reveals the ways that diseases have not only influenced medical science and public health, but also transformed the arts, religion, intellectual history, and warfare. A multidisciplinary and comparative investigation of the medical and social history of the major epidemics, this volume touches on themes such as the evolution of medical therapy, plague literature, poverty, the environment, and mass hysteria. In addition to providing historical perspective on diseases such as smallpox, cholera, and tuberculosis, Snowden examines the fallout from recent epidemics such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, and Ebola and the question of the world’s preparedness for the next generation of diseases. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Vogel and Motulsky's Human Genetics Michael Speicher, Stylianos E. Antonarakis, Arno G. Motulsky, 2009-11-26 The fourth edition of this classical reference book can once again be relied upon to present a cohesive and up-to-date exposition of all aspects of human and medical genetics. Human genetics has become one of the main basic sciences in medicine, and molecular genetics is increasingly becoming a major part of this field. This new edition integrates a wealth of new information - mainly describing the influence of the molecular revolution - including the principles of epigenetic processes which together create the phenotype of a human being. Other revisions are an improved layout, sub-division into a larger number of chapters, as well as two-colour print throughout for ease of reference, and many of the figures are now in full colour. For graduates and those already working in medical genetics. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: How to Prevent the Next Pandemic Bill Gates, 2022-05-03 Governments, businesses, and individuals around the world are thinking about what happens after the COVID-19 pandemic. Can we hope to not only ward off another COVID-like disaster but also eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu? Bill Gates, one of our greatest and most effective thinkers and activists, believes the answer is yes. The author of the #1 New York Times best seller How to Avoid a Climate Disaster lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another catastrophe like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world’s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, Gates first helps us understand the science of infectious diseases. Then he shows us how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, how we can prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy. Here is a clarion call—strong, comprehensive, and of the gravest importance. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Block’s Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation Gerald McDonnell, 2020-06-26 With more international contributors than ever before, Block’s Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation, 6th Edition, is the first new edition in nearly 20 years of the definitive technical manual for anyone involved in physical and chemical disinfection and sterilization methods. The book focuses on disease prevention—rather than eradication—and has been thoroughly updated with new information based on recent advances in the field and understanding of the risks, the technologies available, and the regulatory environments. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Plagues Upon the Earth Kyle Harper, 2021-10-12 Panoramic in scope, Plagues upon the Earth traces the role of disease in the transition to farming, the spread of cities, the advance of transportation, and the stupendous increase in human population. Harper offers a new interpretation of humanitys path to control over infectious diseaseone where rising evolutionary threats constantly push back against human progress, and where the devastating effects of modernization contribute to the great divergence between societies. The book reminds us that human health is globally interdependentand inseparable from the well-being of the planet itself.-- |
| germ theory of infectious disease: The Genesis of Germs Alan L. Gillen, 2007 An in-depth look at microbes and diseases. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Contagious Priscilla Wald, 2008-01-09 DIVShows how narratives of contagion structure communities of belonging and how the lessons of these narratives are incorporated into sociological theories of cultural transmission and community formation./div |
| germ theory of infectious disease: The Concept of Contagion in Medicine, Literature, and Religion Saul Jarcho, 2000 This study highlights the relationship between medicine, literature and religion. Dr Jarcho describes what the Ancient Greeks and Romans wrote and may have thought about contagion and what caused the spread of disease. He then considers Moslem ideas on the subject, and follows these with writings by saints, theologians and controversialists in both religious and non-religious contexts. His final section presents detailed writings of Leonicenus (1428-1524), a physician and classical scholar, and those of Frascatorius (ca 1478-1533), an astronomer, cartographer and philosopher. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Peter H. Gilligan, Daniel S. Shapiro, Melissa B. Miller, 2014-08-01 Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases challenges students to develop a working knowledge of the variety of microorganisms that cause infections in humans. This valuable, interactive text will help them better understand the clinical importance of the basic science concepts presented in medical microbiology or infectious disease courses. The cases are presented as unknowns and represent actual case presentations of patients the authors have encountered. Each case is accompanied by several questions to test knowledge in four broad areas including the organism's characteristics and laboratory diagnosis; pathogenesis and clinical characteristics of the infection; epidemiology; and prevention and, in some cases, drug resistance and treatment. This new fourth edition includes: an entirely new section, Advanced Cases, which includes newly recognized disease agents as well as highly complex cases where the interaction of the immune system and human pathogens can be more closely examined a revised Primer on the Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases section that reflects the increasing importance of molecular-based assays Forty-two new cases that explore the myriad advances in the study of infectious disease in the past decade Thirty-two updated cases that reflect the current state of the art as it relates to the organism causing the infection This textbook also include specific tools to assist students in solving the cases, including a table of normal values, glossary of medical terms, and figures illustrating microscopic organism morphology, laboratory tests, and clinical symptoms. Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is a proven resource for preparing for Part I of the National Board of Medical Examiners Exam and an excellent reference for infectious disease rotations. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Mirage of Health René Dubos, 2018-12-02 Every man dreams of a utopia in which disease is conquered and the only thing left to die of is old age. In a study of the history and concepts of medicine, René Dubos, who is one of America’s most distinguished scientists, shows that such a utopia is neither possible nor desirable. Organized species such as ants have established a satisfactory equilibrium with their environment and suffer no great waves of disease or changes in their social structure. But man is essentially dynamic, his way of life constantly in flux from century to century. He experiments with synthetic products and changes his diet; he builds cities that breed rats and infection; he builds automobiles and factories which pollute the air; and he constructs radioactive bombs. As life becomes more comfortable and technology more complicated, new factors introduce new dangers; the ingredients for utopia are the agents of new disease. Dr. Dubois’ thesis may sound discouraging to a world looking for a cure-all in medical research, but actually it is affirmative—even hopeful. Once we accept the fact that “complete freedom from disease and from struggle is almost incompatible with the process of living,” we will know that our aspirations cannot be satisfied with health and the easy life. “The viewpoint expressed in Mirage of Health has now become a dominant one in our general culture and encompasses much of current concern with improving lifestyles related to health and promoting greater health consciousness among the public. In this sense, the discussion, although written twenty-five years ago, is perhaps more relevant today than it was then.”—DAVID MECHANIC, University Professor, René Dubos Professor of Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Focal Infection Frank Billings, 1916 Dr. Billings and his associates at Rush Medical College and the Presbyterian Hospital were chiefly responsible for calling attention (1903- 1915) to the role of localized infections foci in heart, kidney and joint diseases previously of obscure or unknown origin. -- H.W. Orr. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Contagion and the Shakespearean Stage Darryl Chalk, Mary Floyd-Wilson, 2019-06-17 This collection of essays considers what constituted contagion in the minds of early moderns in the absence of modern germ theory. In a wide range of essays focused on early modern drama and the culture of theater, contributors explore how ideas of contagion not only inform representations of the senses (such as smell and touch) and emotions (such as disgust, pity, and shame) but also shape how people understood belief, narrative, and political agency. Epidemic thinking was not limited to medical inquiry or the narrow study of a particular disease. Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton, Ben Jonson, Thomas Dekker and other early modern writers understood that someone might be infected or transformed by the presence of others, through various kinds of exchange, or if exposed to certain ideas, practices, or environmental conditions. The discourse and concept of contagion provides a lens for understanding early modern theatrical performance, dramatic plots, and theater-going itself. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Germ Theory for Babies Chris Ferrie, Neal Goldstein, Joanna Suder, 2021-02-02 A timely and simple explanation of the science behind germs, from the #1 science author for kids Germ Theory for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what germs are and how they spread. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this newest installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses about the science of germs. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist! |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Notes on Hospitals Florence Nightingale, 1859 |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases Michel Tibayrenc, 2007-07-31 Discover how the application of novel multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong emphasis on new and emerging medical applications. The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases is organized into five parts. The first part examines current threats such as AIDS, malaria, SARS, and influenza. The second part addresses the evolution of pathogens and the relationship between human genetic diversity and the spread of infectious diseases. The next two parts highlight the most promising uses of molecular identification, vector control, satellite detection, surveillance, modeling, and high-throughput technologies. The final part explores specialized topics of current concern, including bioterrorism, world market and infectious diseases, and antibiotics for public health. Each article is written by one or more leading experts in the field of infectious diseases. These experts place all the latest findings from various disciplines in context, helping readers understand what is currently known, what the next generation of breakthroughs is likely to be, and where more research is needed. Several features facilitate research and deepen readers' understanding of infectious diseases: Illustrations help readers understand the pathogenesis and diagnosis of infectious diseases Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, government agencies, and other sources of information from around the world Information boxes highlight basic principles and specialized terminology International contributions offer perspectives on how infectious diseases are viewed by different cultures A special chapter discusses the representation of infectious diseases in art With its multidisciplinary approach, this encyclopedia helps point researchers in new promising directions and helps health professionals better understand the nature and treatment of infectious diseases. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Good-bye Germ Theory William P. Trebing, 2006 |
| germ theory of infectious disease: A History of Infectious Diseases and the Microbial World Lois N. Magner, 2009-04-30 With an emphasis on value-added business leadership, Estes (Strategic Measures Inc.) examines the key issues of fully participating in the green revolution while maintaining and enhancing organizational profitability. He cleverly draws upon his extensive consulting experiences to provide a timely, user-friendly guide for small to midsized organizations on implementing ecosensitive and sustainable business practices. From building alliances to a whole-systems approach to sustainability, the book's eight well-written and readable chapters clearly articulate the challenges and opportunities of participating in the cultural shift to a green world. Step by step, chapters explore the unique synergism among entrepreneurship, sustainability, and success as a part of an organization's strategic and profit plans. An appendix containing a useful list of green resources completes the book. See related, The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook, by Jeana Wirtenberg (CH, Mar'09, 46-3947); The Business Guide to Sustainability, by Darcy Hitchcock and Marsha Willard (CH, May'07, 44-5138); and Global Warming Is Good for Business, by K. B. Keilbach (CH, Sep'09, 47-0369). Summing Up: Recommended. All levels of undergraduate students as well as practitioners and general readers. Reviewed by S. R. Kahn. |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Beyond the Germ Theory New York Academy of Medicine, 1954 |
| germ theory of infectious disease: Harrison's Infectious Diseases Dennis L. Kasper, Anthony S. Fauci, 2010-06-04 Market: medical students (18,000/ year); internists (75,000); internal medicine and family medicine residents (30,000), nurse practitioners (50,000), physician assistants (40,000), infectious diseases specialists (15,000); infectious diseases fellows (800) public health education and practice |
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n The germ theory of disease During the second half of the nineteenth century, the work of Ehrlich, Koch and Pasteur ... Although the infectious organism theory of disease made a significant contribution to explaining and solving the major health problems of its time, it has serious limitations ...
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Spectrum & Natural History Of Disease. Iceberg Phenomenon.
Typical course of infectious disease Susceptible Host No infection Subclinical Disease Death Clinical Disease Recovery Exposure Onset Incubation period TIME. Theories of Disease Causation 1. Supernatural theory of disease 2. Ecological theory 3. Germ theory 4. Epidemiological Triad 5. Multifactorial causation theory or web of causation. 9 ...
History of the Miasma Theory of Disease - College of DuPage
The miasma theory only stated the bad air or miasma was the main cause of every disease, but, according to germ theory, the diseases are spread and caused by the presence and actions of specific micro-organisms within the body through many mediums such as water, food, and contact. Therefore, miasma theory of disease was replaced by germ theory ...
Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Semmelweis' Germ Theory - Explorable
the infectious disease from spreading. For this successful yet such simple and cost effective method, he is rightfully considered to be the savior of mothers. His Early Life & Education Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was born on July 1, 1818 in Taban (Budapest) in Hungary. His well-off family was perhaps of German descent and was Jewish.
Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease - gachkhongnungbachviet.com
world: the germ theory of infectious disease. This isn't just a dry scientific concept; it's a thrilling detective story, a battle waged on a microscopic scale, and a triumph of human ingenuity. Imagine a world where a simple cough could condemn you to a slow, agonizing death, where childbirth was a roll of the dice, and
History of the Miasma Theory of Disease - CORE
The miasma theory only stated the bad air or miasma was the main cause of every disease, but, according to germ theory, the diseases are spread and caused by the presence and actions of specific micro-organisms within the body through many mediums such as water, food, and contact. Therefore, miasma theory of disease was replaced by germ theory ...
Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1 Madeline Drexler (PDF) …
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1 T. Maclagan (PDF) …
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease - goramblers.org
Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease WebcyHE. GERM THEORY of dis- ^J . summary form: 1) a specific or- ease may be traced directly to. the efforts of Robert Koch. In. ganism must be seen in all cases of an infectious disease; 2) this or- 1876, Koch proved experimentally. that anthrax was caused by a spe- cific bacterium; a year later, he.
Germ Theory of Disease - lreecescience.weebly.com
The Immune System and Disease Pg. 1028 -1053 Germ Theory of Disease Believed that diseases were caused by curses, evil spirits, or foul smelling air. A new explanation developed based on the work of Robert Koch (mid-19 th century). Concluded - microorganisms or germs caused infectious diseases. The pathogen should always be found in the body of ...
Natural Histories of Infectious Disease:
tious Disease and Evolution," Genetics 153 (1999): 1-3. 4 Lederberg, "Infectious History" (cit. n. 1), 289, 290, 293. Even in 1988, Lederberg, citing Buret, had urged us "to come to grips with the realities of our place in nature" ("Medical Science, Infectious Disease, and the Unity of Humankind," Journal of the American Medical Association 260 ...
Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1
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Germ Theory Of Infectious Disease 1 Sabine Zange (book) …
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Disease and Development in Historical Perspective - Scholars at …
lence of infectious diseases. Between the mid-1930s and early-1950s, there were considerable investments in public health infrastructure and improved sanitary ... such as the U.N. There also developed a better understanding of infectious diseases, following from the germ theory of disease, while new drugs became widely available and spread ...
the germ theory of disease theory of miasma vitalism
infectious diseases and epidemics. Among the abandoned research traditions, we have mainly the humoral theory, the theory of miasma and vitalism or spontaneous generation. These theories may now seem tales of witches, but which has long been powerful attachment points for the research and treatment of diseases.
Catching a Cold - SAGE Publications Inc
students’ ideas about infectious disease. The probe is designed to find out whether students use the germ theory to explain what causes an infectious disease like the common cold. Related Concepts common cold, germ theory, infectious disease Explanation The best answer is “germs.” The common cold is an infectious disease caused by a virus and
IGNAZ SEMMELWEIS, CARL MAYRHOFER, ANDTHE RISE OF GERM THEORY
that each characterized disease had a necessary cause, was, therefore, essential to research of this kind. In anearlier paperI argued that Ignaz Semmelweis's account ofchildbed fever, like the aetiological accounts of the infectious diseases that were generated a few decadeslater, also rested onthe assumption that a single necessarycausecouldbe
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v CONTENTS Acknowledgments vii Preface ix About the Author xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine 11 Chapter 3 Avicenna, a Thousand Years
The Germ Theory: A Deadly Fallacy - by Dawn Lester - Canada …
a disease.” It is clear that evidence to support the ‘germ theory’ remained conspicuous by its absence many decades a\er it had been proposed by Louis Pasteur. However, the situation has not been rectified; the germ theory of disease remains unproven with overwhelming evidence to demonstrate that it also remains a fallacy.
Udviklingen af the Germ Theory of Disease - rucforsk.ruc.dk
The germ theory of disease is the currently accepted theory of infectious disease, which explains how these are caused by pathogens. In this project we have conducted a literature review, examining his-torical theories; focusing on events, experiments and methods which have influenced the modern view.
Fiction and the Germ Theory - JSTOR
about "the global infectious disease threat" (National Intelligence Council 28). Viruses now reside meaninglessly, inert, in our cul- ... The germ theory enjoys a kind of scientific authority that other totalizing theories of history infamously lack: because its proponents, whether trained as medical professionals or histori- ...
HHISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF ISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF
the germ theory of disease, which states that microorganisms are the causes of infectious disease. Pasteur’s theory was conclusively proven by the German Scientist Robert Koch who performed experiments with pure culture of anthrax bacteria and demonstrated that the inoculation of mice with pure anthrax bacteria caused anthrax in mice.
Pasteur–Koch: Distinctive Ways of Thinking about Infectious …
led him later to formulate the germ theory of infectious disease. When Pasteur later studied wine diseases, he showed that specific wine diseases are Summary •LouisPasteur,akeenobserverwhowasadeptat integrating relevant observations into his con-ceptual schemes, studied specific problems from a practical and sometimes economic point of …
The germ-organ theory of non-communicable diseases - Nature
The germ theory triggered a scientific revolution during the time of Robert ... microbial pathogen causes a discrete communicable human disease. This concept set the germ theory apart from ...
