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Emerging infectious diseases continue to increase both in incidence and geographic distribution worldwide. Many of these diseases are vector-borne, including malaria (re-emerging), West Nile virus, Lyme disease, American boutonneuse fever (a new rickettsial disease), and others. For example, Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease, recently caused over 150,000 cases on one small island in the Indian Ocean. Many scientists fear that Chikungunya will soon spread to the New World in a manner similar to WNV. This book will be a succinct reference for the very important interface between infectious diseases and medical entomology.

Jerome Goddard summarizes the latest thinking about the biological, entomological, and clinical aspects of the major vector-borne diseases around the world. The book covers mosquito-, tick-, and flea-borne diseases, and a variety of other miscellaneous vector-borne diseases, including Chagas' disease, African sleeping sickness, onchocerciasis, scrub typhus, and louse-borne infections. The author provides for each disease a description of the vector involved, notes on its biology and ecology, distribution maps, and general clinical guidelines for treatment and control.

This new edition is updated with the latest research findings and current theories about infectious disease and arthropods. Numerous new, high quality line drawings and photographs of offending arthropods and the lesions they cause are also included. At a time when vector-borne diseases have increased their spread, Infectious Diseases and Arthropods provides physicians, infectious disease specialists, medical entomologists, and public health officials with an up-to-date, readily accessible, gold-standard reference source.

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This is a really great product. I'm taking a Medical Entomology class at my University and needed to purchase this book for the course. Since it was really expensive at my university bookstore, I searched here on Amazon.com for a much better price. I saved over $100.00, and my book arrived in excellent condition. I am well pleased and will definitely recommend the supplier to friends. ... Read more

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There are UNSEEN HAZARDS in forests and fields that threaten those who enjoy hunting, camping, and hiking.Microorganisms commonly found in wildlife can inflict unspeakable suffering and even death.Rabies, Tetanus (Lockjaw), Tularemia (Rabbit Fever), Brusellosis (Undulant Fever), Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Borrelia (Lyme Disease), are six of the most virulent pathogens lurking in nature’smicroscopic world patiently waiting for an opportunity to infect the unsuspecting and unprepared.But knowledge and simple protective measures can shield even the most vulnerable.

Jerry Genesio has written an 86-page book containing vital information about these perilous pathogens.Each is described with symptoms, treatment, history, carriers, geographical risk areas, and significant incidence reports.The book also contains advice provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, on how to avoid vectors such as ticks, and how to properly remove ticks.

In 1993, Rabies was confirmed in 20 deer in the state of New York.Tetanus is commonly found in the intestines of wild animals.About 200 cases of Rabbit Fever are reported in the U.S. annually.There are 100 to 200 human cases of Undulant Fever reported nationally each year with most reports originating in Texas, California, and Illinois.In 2003 and 2004, more than 1,800 cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever were reported each year, but less than 2% of all cases are actually found in the Rocky Mountain states.Of 27,444 cases of Lyme Disease reported in 2007, 87% were confined to 10 states, including Connecticut and Wisconsin.

Jerry Genesio was employed by Cutter Laboratories in their Biological Products Division for nearly 20 years.He has written and published numerous articles, including a natural history series focusing on zoonotic diseases that was featured in New England Outdoors magazine.He lives in Bridgton, Maine, and Wilmington, North Carolina. ... Read more

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Better Safe than Sorry, a Necessary Read for all Outdoor Enthusiasts
As an avid camper and hiker, this was a book I knew I should read...but didn't really want to. Do I really want to know about all the hazards lurking in the wildlife I so enjoy watching? Not really. That said, it is far better to know what can harm you and how to avoid it then it is to play ostrich. Don't let the subject matter scare you off this one. It has great value for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Required reading for hunting safety courses
Kevin C. Paulson of HuntingLife.com said "I think your book should be curriculum for every single hunter safety course in the country."
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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2000. The length of the article is 2629 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Doxycycline Is Workhorse in Treating Tick-Borne Illness.(Brief Article)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 21Page: 13

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on October 23, 2009. The length of the article is 1496 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Table II. Provisional cases of selected notifiable diseases, United States, week ending October 17, 2009, and October 11, 2008 (41st week).(Part IV)(Statistical table)(Clinical report)
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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1098 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Human Infection with Rickettsia sp. related to R. japonica, Thailand.(Clinical report)
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Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
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Volume: 13Issue: 4Page: 671(3)

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Science” is written at a level somewhere between the introductory sources and the highly technical texts currently available. This six-volume set covers all major areas of science and engineering, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Alphabetically arranged entries provide a user-friendly format that makes the broad scope of information easy to access and decipher. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.

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A Perfect Outing Can Turn Into A Nightmare – 8 Out of 100,000 Individuals Have Lyme Disease!

Discover Why Lyme disease Is The
TOP INFECTIOUS DISEASE
In Terms of Spread Rate

Put this groundbreaking information in your hands in minutes.Keep your family safe by practicing prevention and the key to prevention is knowledge!

If you have no experience with this dreaded disease, you need to get your copy right away!

What makes this disease so insidious is because of its “stealth like” symptoms.When the tick arrives on the human body it is as tiny as a poppy seed and the bite is virtually unnoticeable.
We can’t stress enough how important this information is for you. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Lyme Disease this information will show you how to cope with the diagnosis.
One of the primary problems with this disease is that the symptoms are very much like the symptoms of other illnesses so proper testing is a priority.

Every year, the majority of the 150,000 Lyme disease patients in the United States are children and teenagers. Mostly our youth from northern areas are common hosts for deer ticks that cause Lyme disease.

Many of our fun activities like camping, grass sports and hunting have been compromised due to the developing epidemic. Not only are our youngsters more susceptible hosts they are also more prone to developing more serious complications form the disease.

Chronic Lyme disease is extremely serious and can be permanently debilitating.It continues to be very controversial in nature since there is no specific cure and several other complications can result form the progress.

The importance of knowing what you are up against with Lyme disease can’t be stressed enough.It does not discriminate and can hit with

· What is Lyme disease – Learn the symptoms and how to differentiate them from other potential illnesses.
· Testing for Lyme disease – Tests are researched and the tongue twister names are explored and explained in detail.
· Lyme disease in Children – Many of the symptoms in children and teens are also present in several other diseases making Lyme disease earn the dubious name as “The Great Imitator.”
· Lyme Disease in Women – Is much more difficult to diagnose.Doctors have a harder time getting an accurate clinical diagnosis because of the 28-day hormonal cycle.Learn how the symptoms are aggravated because of this.
· Acute or Chronic – Discover the differences between the two different types and how to deal with the chronic type that is extremely sad.
· What Treatments Are Available – The primary treatment is antibiotics however antibiotics are not always effective.All the different types of treatments for both acute and chronic Lyme disease are explored in detail.
· Diet and Nutrition – Learn what foods a Lyme disease sufferer should be eating.You might be surprised.
· Antibiotics and Lyme disease – An explanation of the different types of antibiotics is explored in detail.
· What is a Rife Machine – Four Types of Rife Machines are sometimes used for treatment of Lyme disease.Find out what these machines are and how they work.
· Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber – You may be familiar with this type of equipment and how it is used for divers as an example.However, you may be surprised to learn how it is used in the treatment of Lyme disease.
· About Ozone Therapy – This may sound like something out of science fiction but has shown to be somewhat effective in certain situations.

The Guide to Understanding Lyme disease equips you with the knowledge to prevent this debilitating disease or at the very least help your physician to render a correct diagnosis.

The Guide to Understanding Lyme disease is a definite “must have” for any family.Don’t take chances with your family’s health. Download your copy today! ... Read more

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Not Worth It
I wanted a book that had more research in it.This was very basic.I could have googled the info for free.Don't waste your money.I read it in 10 minutes. ... Read more