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050	0	0	_aQR201.T6 _bM87 2012
100	1		_aMurphy, Jim,
245	1	0	_aInvincible microbe : _btuberculosis and the never-ending search for a cure / _cJim Murphy and Alison Blank.
260			_aBoston : _bClarion Books, _c2012.
300			_axiii, 149 p. : _bill., map ;
500			_aIncludes Bibliography References
520			_a"This is the compelling, suspenseful, down-to-earth story of a killer that has been stalking and doing away with people for thousands of years: Tuberculosis. For centuries TB in many forms was treated with everything from poultices and potions to the king's touch. The microorganism that causes the disease was eventually identified, more effective treatments were developed, and the cure for TB was thought to be within reach. But the TB germ simply will not die; drug-resistant varieties continue to plague and panic the human race. The "biography" of this deadly germ, an account of the diagnosis, treatment, and "cure" of the disease over time, and the social history of an illness that could strike anywhere but was most prevalent among the poor are woven together in an engrossing narrative supported by 70-plus archival prints and photographs. Includes bibliography, source notes, and index"--
520			_a"From one of the most acclaimed writers of nonfiction for children, Invincible Microbe illuminates the seemingly unstoppable killer that's been haunting us for centuries: tuberculosis. Well-researched and including over 100 archival photos and prints, this compelling "biography" of a deadly germ is a must-read"--
541			_aNigeria Connects _cDonation _d08-08-2025
650		0	_aTuberculosis _vJuvenile literature.
650		0	_aMicroorganisms _vJuvenile literature.
650		7	_aJUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / History of Science.
650		7	_aJUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology.
650		7	_aJUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries.
650		7	_aJUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Issues / Prejudice & Racism.
650		7	_aJUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Discoveries.
700	1		_aBlank, Alison.
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