Translation of: Plagues : the microscopic battlefield.

Includes bibliographical references (page 122).

Con un detalle gloriosamente grosero, conocerá a peligrosos invasores microscópicos como protozoos, hongos, virus y bacterias extrañas; luego verá cómo funcionan nuestros cuerpos para luchar y defendernos contra futuras infecciones.

In gloriously gross detail, you'll meet dangerous microscopic invaders like protozoa, fungi, viruses, and foreign bacteria - then see how our bodies work to fight back and defend us against future infections. We get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.

Text in Spanish, translated from the English.