The strange new disease SARS erupted apparently out of nowhere and has spread at an astonishing rate. Scary as SARS itself is, the disease is also a warning of many possible such outbreaks to come. Featuring the disturbing story of SARS - where it came from, what it is, and how to protect yourself from it - as well as those of many other recently evolved deadly scourges, The New
Killer Diseases is a shocking call to arms. All around us - in our homes, workplaces, and public spaces - bacteria and viruses are evolving at a feverish rate, and our best defenses against them are in danger of being overwhelmed. The threat posed by
emerging infectious diseases is as formidable as any challenge the…
