Tick-Borne Diseases of Humans »

In this American Society of Microbiology publication, international field specialists present the latest information on the biological, ecological, and clinical aspects of tick-borne diseases that infect humans. To familiarize clinicians with these infections, contributors to 21 chapters discuss such topics as tick life cycles, the diversity of bacteria associated with ticks, integrated pest management, and other methods for managing ticks and tick-borne diseases. A color atlas shows the geographical distribution of patients with the signs of such conditions as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, encephalitis, and tularemia. Goodman is with the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Rockville, Maryland. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Reviewer:Rudolf John Kotula, MD(South Denver Infectious Diseases Associates)
Description:This book describes the history, etiology, epidemiology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tick-borne diseases. Prevention and/or vaccinations are discussed when appropriate.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide an update on tick-borne diseases. The current terminology is certainly reflected in this book. The book is needed due to the evolution in the area of zoonotic illnesses. The didactic objectives have been met.
Audience:The authors target individuals in veterinary medicine, scientists, and public health and microbiology practitioners. Even though the book may be too technical, clinicians may find it interesting as well. The authors are a good mix of scientists and clinicians and are certainly well respected, credible authorities.
Features:The book is divided into three sections covering ticks, diseases, and a color atlas. Material on laboratory diagnosis is particularly appealing. More color pictures would enhance the value of the book.
Assessment:This is a unique, well written source of information for individuals in veterinary medicine, scientists, and clinicians. It goes into more detail about tick-borne diseases than Mandell's standard infectious diseases textbook (Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Disease, 6th Edition (Elsevier, 2006)). It is great to have this book on the shelf if one needs to dive into details about ticks, wherever in the world they may be, to know how to recognize, treat, and possibly prevent these conditions.