by Dennis DiClaudio

published by Bloomsbury Publishing

This pocket guide profiles 45 of the most disgusting, painful, life-threatening, and otherwise icky diseases your average hypochondriac might be showing signs of, from the oldies but goodies—like leprosy and plague—to the bizarre. Organized by type of disease for quick self-diagnosis, each disease will be fully documented, including a checklist of symptoms. The book also includes an easy-to-use index by symptom, and is illustrated with classic medical line art.