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Chapter 12 Reducing Infections and Building Immunity: Knowledge Encourages
Prevention
Infectious Microorganisms
Recognizing Agents of Infectious Disease
Fighting Infectious Diseases
Understanding Antibiotics
How the Body Protects Itself
Common Infectious Diseases
Colds and Flu
The 2009 Influenza Pandemic
Avian Influenza
Lyme Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcers
Hepatitis
Prion Diseases
Emerging Infectious Diseases
The Immune System Battles Infections
The Lymphatic System
Immunizations
Other New Vaccines
Vaccination Risks
Vaccines for Unhealthy Lifestyles? Maybe not Such a Good Idea
Understanding Allergies
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma
Food Allergies
Recognition of “Self”
Autoimmune Diseases
Organ Transplants
Blood Transfusions and Rh Factors
AIDS and HIV
AIDS and the Immune System
The AIDS Antibody Test
Preventing HIV Infection
Preventing Infections
Critical Thinking About Health
Health in Review
Health and Wellness Online
References
Suggested Readings
Recommended Web Sites
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