Tuberculosis: The White Plague!

Children's Literature - Annie Laura Smith

Deadly germs have caused worldwide epidemics for thousands of years. These plagues killed millions of people. Bearport Publishing uses first person accounts, maps, and dramatic photographs to show how six of these diseases have spread. This book covers tuberculosis. A contents page shows the scope of the information which includes an historical look at tuberculosis. This disease became known as the white plague because people who contracted it looked very pale. In earlier days it was also known as consumption since this disease seemed to consume a person's body. Initial treatment included rest, fresh air, and a balanced diet. Later, prolonged use of antibiotics proved effective in curing this disease. A listing of "Famous Tuberculosis Outbreaks" cites the years and locations of outbreaks of the past. "Tuberculosis Facts" provide a definitive look at this disease: Tuberculosis Facts and Preventing Tuberculosis. The language is age appropriate with a glossary defining the medical terms. Sections titled "Bibliography," "Read More," and "Learn More Online" provide options for further research. An index provides easy navigation through the text. The topics in the series take a singular approach to each disease, but contribute to the larger concept of deadly diseases. Statistics, scientific facts, and public health breakthroughs are presented for each illness. This book is part of the "Nightmare Plague Series" which also include: The Flu of 1918: Millions Dead Worldwide!; Malaria: Super Killer!; Smallpox: Is It Over?; Bubonic Plague: The Black Death; and Typhoid Fever: Dirty Food, Dirty Water! Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith