Continue reading the main story. Continue reading the main story. Unlike her Newbery Medal-Â­winning novel, âWhen You Reach Me,â in which time travel is the subtext to all the interwoven story lines, Rebecca Steadâs new book, âLiar & Spy,â is firmly grounded in the here and now.What the two do share is a mood of shimmery unrest.Part comingÂ­-of-age tale, part mystery, âLiar & Spyâ takes place in contemporary Brooklyn and revolves around a seventh-grade loner and misfit named Georges.hat the two do share is a mood of shimmery unrest. Part comingÂ­-of-age tale, part mystery, âLiar & Spyâ takes place in contemporary Brooklyn and revolves around a seventh-grade loner and misfit named Georges.
Credit: iStockphoto. Infection with a pathogen does not necessarily lead to disease. Infection occurs when viruses, bacteria, or other microbes enter your body and begin to multiply. Disease occurs when the cells in your body are damaged as a result of infection and signs and symptoms of an illness appear. The incidence of disease among those infected varies greatly depending on the particular pathogen and individual susceptibility.
Bacterial diseases include any type of illness caused by bacteria. Bacteria are a type of microorganism, which are tiny forms of life that can only be seen with a microscope. Other types of microorganisms include viruses, some fungi, and some parasites.treptococcal bacteria cause a variety of infections in the body, including pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections, and strep throat. Bacterial diseases are contagious and can result in many serious or life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning (bacteremia), kidney failure, and toxic shock syndrome.