Introduces readers to typhoid, including its history, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself. Also highlights individuals who have been affected by the disease. Features color photographs, easy-to-follow text, a glossary, and further reading.
Content Note
Typhoid fever strikes -- Searching for Mary -- A mystery is solved -- How does typhoid spread? -- A terrible disease -- Vaccines help fight typhoid -- Treating the sick -- Travelers beware! -- Typhoid around the world -- What happened to Mary? -- Mary Mallon wasn't the only one -- The battle goes on -- Other famous typhoid outbreaks -- Typhoid fever facts.