Myths and Mysteries
- ISBN-10
- 0435898795
- ISBN-13
- 9780435898793
- Category
- AIDS (Disease)
- Pages
- 16
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Authors
- Karen Morrison, Michael Smith
Description
Some people believe you can catch AIDS by being bitten by a mosquito. Others believe AIDS is God's punishment. Still others believe AIDS can be cured by eating garlic. This title explores and dispels the common myths around origin, transmission, prevention and cure. For information in French click here
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