Summary
Philip M. Tierno Jr.: The Secret Life of Germs
Observations and Lessons of a Microbe Hunter
An introduction to the fantastic world of microorganisms, germs that are all around us. Silent and invisible to the naked eye, they are on everything we touch, eat, breathe - on every millimeter of our skin. And despite significant advances in science, germs continue to challenge medicine in ways that were unimaginable just ten years ago. The Secret Life of Germs is a story about the wonderful kingdom of infectious microorganisms, a book that should be read by everyone who cares about their own and others' health, because it contains - among other things - practical advice on how to deal with the invisible enemy.
Philip M. Tierno Jr. is director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at the New York University Medical Center and professor in the departments of microbiology and pathology at the New York University School of Medicine. In scientific circles, he is also known as the man who solved the mystery of toxic shock syndrome.
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