Infections of Leisure

ISBN-13: 9781555819224 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 411 str.

David Schlossberg

Opis

A day at the beach: delightful, restorative and potentially dangerous. Leisure activities, from the mundane to the exotic, expose us to a growing list of pathogenic microbes, some new and many increasingly resistant to current therapies. Common pets, livestock, traveling, and cuisine all have the potential to cause illnesses that may be difficult to diagnose and treat. Engagingly written by a team of infectious disease specialists and edited by David Schlossberg, Infections of Leisure features 19 chapters focused on the infection risks associated with particular types of activities, including camping, playing sports, interacting with animals, receiving body modifications, and mountain climbing. This new edition includes vibrant, full-color images, recommended readings chosen by expert authors, and practical tips in each chapter. Useful for health care professionals, microbiologists, and infectious diseases specialists, the information in Infections of Leisure will support confident identification of leisure-associated infections and enable informed choices, as well as provide an understanding of the risks posed to human health by hobbies, exotic foods and travel."

Spis treści

ContributorsPrefacePreface to the First Edition1 Infections and Intoxications from the Ocean: Risks of the Shore2 Infections Acquired via Fresh Water: from Lakes to Hot Tubs3 Arthropod-Borne Diseases: the Camper's Uninvited Guests4 Infections Acquired in the Garden5 Diseases Transmitted by Man's Best Friend: the Dog6 Diseases Transmitted by Cats7 Diseases Transmitted by Birds8 Diseases Transmitted by Less Common House Pets9 Diseases Transmitted by Man's Worst Friend: the Rat10 Diseases Transmitted by Domestic Livestock: Perils of the Petting Zoo11 The Ancient Curse: Rabies12 Sports: the Infectious Hazards13 Infectious Risks of Traveling Abroad14 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Travel: from Boudoir to Bordello15 Infections from Body Piercing and Tattoos16 Infectious Diseases at High Altitude17 Infectious Risks of Air Travel18 Infections on Cruise Ships19 Infections Associated with Exotic Cuisine: the Dangers of DelicaciesIndex