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160 p ill. This ed. includes the "Deadly diseases quiz" and the " Horrible index." Includes index. Explores the causes and treatment of a variety of microbial diseases, focusing on the funny, fascinating and horrible aspects. Examples include: what happened when a nurse drank diarrhoea, which scientist used eyeballs as food for bacteria, and why deadly cholera makes your skin turn blue. Note Originally published: London: Hippo, 2000. Audience 12+