 Where the Germs Are: A Scientific Safari by Nicholas Bakalar
Summary: A guided tour through the strange and sometimes dangerous
microscopic world
Germs are everywhere--in our intestines and on our skin as well as on kitchen counters, public toilets, doorknobs, and just about everything else. Why are there so many microorganisms? Which ones are dangerous? And how can we avoid the ones that will make us sick? This entertaining and informative book provides the answers. Profiling a rogue's gallery of harmful germs--from the influenza virus, salmonella, and herpes to hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV--as well as helpful microbes (we actually need E. Coli and other bacteria for proper digestion), the book reveals how different germs interact with the human body and what happens when they do.
Angie’s comments: Although some of the information may be dated,
the basic premise of the book is still solid: Wash your hands and antibiotic
products need to be used wisely. At first it was a little scary about the germs
and diseases, but the book is actually very reassuring. And wash your hands
(except not too much, then the skin becomes irritated and susceptible to
germs).
Recommended for anyone interested in diseases,
germs, and the human body.
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