The Germ Survival Guide

Download or read book The Germ Survival Guide written by Kenneth Bock and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-06-22 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to protection from everyday germs From public toilets to pay phones, handshakes to hugs, burger joints to five-star restaurants, the possibility of germ-borne sickness lurks in every part of our world. More than ever, readers need professional guidance on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. The Germ Survival Guide: Describes 80 common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threat Offers simple preventive measures, from removing hotel bedspreads to draining backyard birdbaths Tells readers how to recognize symptoms and get treatment Introduces readers to more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasites Combines conventional medical techniques and natural measures to give readers a complete and effective health plan