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Physician's guide to arthropods of medical importance

The sixth edition continues the previous tradition, in that the information provided is practical and presented in a format optimal for use on an as-needed basis. The addition of color photographs throughout the text (and not just an insert) is a major plus. Additional clinical case histories enlive...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goddard, Jerome (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL Taylor & Francis 2013
Edition:Sixth Edition
Subjects:
Arthropod vectors
Arthropod Vectors
Parasitic Diseases
Arthropods > pathogenicity
Bites and Stings > therapy
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. Pathological conditions caused by arthropods and principles of their treatment. Principles of treatment for arthropod bites, stings, and other exposure
  • Allergy to arthropods
  • Stings
  • Bites
  • Dermatitis, urticaria, and blistering from contact with arthropods
  • Myiasis (invasion of human tissues by fly larvae)
  • Delusions of parasitosis (imaginary insect or mite infestations)
  • Pt. II. Identification of arthropods and the diseases they cause. Identification of medicaly important arthropods
  • Signs and symptoms of arthropod-borne diseases
  • Pt. III. Arthropods of medical importance. Ants
  • Bees
  • Beetles
  • bugs (the true bugs)
  • Caterpillars (urticating)
  • Centipedes
  • Cockroaches
  • Earwigs
  • Fleas
  • Flies (biting)
  • Flies (nonbiting)
  • Flies (that might cause yiasis)
  • Lice
  • Millipedes
  • Mites
  • Mosquitoes
  • Moths (species whose scales or hairs cause irritation)
  • Pentastomes (tongue worms)
  • Scorpions
  • Spiders
  • Ticks
  • Wasps (yellowjackets, hornets, and paper wasps)
  • Pt. IV. Personal protection measures against arthropods. Pros and cons of insect repellents
  • Arthropod-specific personal protectin techniques

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