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Eldridge and Edman, both of the Department of Entomology at the University of California-Davis' Center for Vectorborne Diseases, first discuss general issues of epidemiology, transmission, disease and vector control, and disease surveillance, then examine in detail the many specific arthropod-borne diseases, in this text for graduate and postgraduate courses in medical, public health, and veterinary entomology. Arthropods themselves are dealt with in two introductory chapters, and later chapters look at the direct impacts that parasitic insects have on human and animal health. In addition to students, the book is of interest to healthcare professionals and entomologists. B&w photos are included.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
This book is designed primarily as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses in Medical, Public Health and Veterinary Entomology. Its uniqueness is that its emphasis is on disease as opposed to arthropods. It includes general discussions of epidemiology, transmission, disease control, vector control and disease surveillance. In addition, it contains chapters oriented towards the many specific arthropod-borne diseases. Furthermore, the book discusses the many direct impacts that parasitic insects have on human and animal health. The arthropods themselves are dealt with in two introductory chapters. Apart from (post)graduate students, healthcare professionals in the field of arthropod-borne infectious diseases as well as entomologists interested in understanding the medical relevance of the species they study will find this book an extensive and useful guide to further their insights.
Book Info
Univ. of California, Davis. Textbook is focused primarily on diseases caused by arthropods. Includes general discussions of epidemiology, transmission, disease control, vector control, and disease surveillance. Also addresses the direct impacts parasitic insects have on human and animal health. For graduate and postgraduate students. Softcover, hardcover also available. Rating
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