What you need to know about the flu

Devlin, Roni K. 1968- (author.).

Summary: "This book offers readers a concise yet in-depth look at the influenza virus and the illness it causes, with both a historical perspective and a contemporary discussion of treatment, prevention, and controversies"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781440870071
ISBN: 1440870071
ISBN: 9781440870088
Physical Description: print
xiv, 169 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1: What Is Influenza? -- Chapter 2: The History of Influenza -- Chapter 3: Causes and Risk Factors -- Chapter 4: Signs and Symptoms -- Chapter 5: Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment -- Chapter 6: Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications -- Chapter 7: Effects on Family and Friends -- Chapter 8: Prevention -- Chapter 9: Issues and Controversies -- Chapter 10: Current Research and Future Directions