Townsend, John, 1955-

Pox, pus & plague : a history of disease and infection / Pox, pus, and plague John Townsend. - Chicago : Raintree, c2006. - 56 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. - Raintree freestyle . - Painful history of medicine . - Townsend, John, 1955- Painful history of medicine. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 52) and index.

Under attack -- Ancient times -- The Middle Ages -- Epidemic -- Secrets in the water -- Great discoveries -- Up to date -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

Wilson's Junior High School, August 2006 School Library Journal, July 2005

Describes how people throughout history have dealt with diseases such as smallpox, polio, typhoid, and more, and examines the symptoms and scientific discoveries that effect the way diseases are treated.

5.3 5-8 Follett Library Resources



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Medicine--History.
Diseases--History.

R133.5 / .T69 2006

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