Polio

Polio
ISBN-10
0313358974
ISBN-13
9780313358975
Series
Polio
Category
Poliomyelitis
Pages
171
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Daniel J. Wilson

Description

Surveys the history of polio, with information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and the latest clinical research.

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  • Polio
    Polio
    • 2021-12-15
    • - pages
    • Paperback
    • ABDO
  • Polio: The Odyssey of Eradication
    Polio: The Odyssey of Eradication
    • 2018-06-29
    • - pages
    • Paperback
    • Oxford University Press
  • Polio
    Polio
    • 2014-12-15
    • 64 pages
    • Paperback
    • Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
  • Polio
    Polio
    • 2010-08-15
    • 80 pages
    • Paperback
    • The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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