This was published in the U.S. in as "Maneater" but the text is the same. Dr. Nagami is a doctor at the University of California who has dealt with all manner of mysterious and troublesome diseases from Strep A and Valley Fever to the development of the whole AIDS crisis.

ISBN 0312306016

The sections of this book are

Foreword by F. Gonzalez-Crussi, Emeritus Professor of Pathology
Introduction - about the emotional effects of her medical training
"Worm Hunt" - The man with a worm in his flesh
"Wounded Heart" - Heart disease caused by bacterial infection - remember rheumatic fever?
"Valley Fever" - A dust-borne fungus in California causes a local disease.
"AIDS" - the beginning of the AIDS crisis
"Maneater" - flesh-eating Strep bacteria
"A Fever from Africa" - tropical diseases, including malaria
"Manju" - slow brain diseases caused by imperfect virus particles
"The Woman with a Worm in Her Head" - Cysticyrosis caused by the pork tapeworm from undercooked pork (The Other White Meat) or other foods
"Septic Shock" - various Staph infections from septic shock to scarlet fever and more
"A Case of Chickenpox" - Chickenpox in adults can kill.
"Call Me Spot" - Meningitis
Conclusion - a continuing battle against infectious disease
Glossary
Selected Bibliography and Index