"Learn about infectious diseases correctly! Cells at Work: Virus & Bacteria Encyclopedia" Kodansha (editor), Sirius Editorial Department (supervisor), Cells at Work Production Committee (supervisor)

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Publisher: Kodansha (January 21, 2021)
Release date: January 21, 2021
Language: Japanese
Hardcover: 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 4065218489
ISBN-13 : 978-4065218488
Dimensions: 17.2 x 1.2 x 22.8 cm (6.7 x 0.6 x 8.1 in)

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Specification A sequel to the bestselling book "Learn how the body works! Cells at Work: A Mysterious Illustrated Guide to the Human Body"! Learn about viruses and bacteria in one book!
In 2020
This is a virus and bacteria encyclopedia that is a sequel to "Cells at Work: An illustrated guide to the mysteries of the human body," which was selected as a "National School Library Council Selected Book" and as one of the "2020 Summer Vacation Children's Books Recommended by Schools" sponsored by Nihon Shuppan this summer.
This book explains viruses and bacteria using over 200 animated illustrations.
The entire book is fully furigana-filled. Aimed at elementary school middle school students and above.

【table of contents】
First, what is an "infectious disease"?
What is "immunity"?
What is the new coronavirus?


Chapter 1: Invaders bringing infectious diseases
What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?
Where do pathogens come from?

1. Virus
COVID-19
Rhinovirus
influenza
Mumps virus
coronavirus
Dengue virus

2. Bacteria
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
acnes bacteria
Streptococcus mutans
Bacillus cereus
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Campylobacter
Helicobacter pylori
☆Good bacteria, bad bacteria, opportunistic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria


Chapter 2 Mechanisms for protecting the body from pathogens
"Skin" and "mucous membranes" are barriers that protect the body!
Immune Cells Patrolling
Double and triple preparation (acquired immunity)

A slightly unusual defense reaction 1
Cancer cells (malignant neoplasms)
A slightly unusual defense reaction 2
Allergies and parasites
Cedar pollen
Anisakis

Chapter 3: Combating New Threats
New viruses and resistant bacteria emerge one after another
Occasional things you can do to prevent infection

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