Title:
Physician's guide to arthropods of medical importance
Author:
Goddard, Jerome.
ISBN:
9781420040258
9780429195501
9780429539848
9780429525148
Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Boca Raton : CRC Press, ©2002.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (444 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents:
Front Cover; FOREWORD; PREFACE; AUTHOR; TABLE OF CONTENTS; 1. PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT FOR ARTHROPOD BITES, STINGS, AND OTHER EXPOSURE; 2. ALLERGY TO ARTHROPODS AND THEIR VENOMS; 3. STINGS; 4. BITES; 5. DERMATITIS, URTICARIA, AND BLISTERING FROM CONTACT WITH ARTHROPODS; 6. MYIASIS (INVASION OF HUMAN TISSUES BY FLY LARVAE); 7. DELUSIONS OF PARASITOSIS (IMAGINARY INSECT OR MITE INFESTATIONS); 8. IDENTIFICATION OF MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ARTHROPODS; 9. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ARTHROPOD-BORNE DISEASES; 10. ANTS; 11. BEES; 12. BLISTER BEETLES; 13. BUGS (THE TRUE BUGS).
Abstract:
Common and exotic insects can pose a serious threat, making quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment imperative. This guide is a practical resource for identifying arthropods - including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, ticks and scorpions - and their harmful effects on human health.
Electronic Access:
Taylor & Francis http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781420040258Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429195501
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