Vector- and Rodent-Borne Diseases in Europe and North America: Distribution, Public Health Burden, and ControlA significant number of diseases are carried by insects, ticks, mites and rodents, and these diseases are far more common than is often realised. New diseases are regularly discovered and are becoming increasingly widespread, in part due to increased global travel and possibly even climate change. In this exciting new volume Norman Gratz, former Director, Division of Vector Biology and Control, World Health Organisation, reviews the distribution of all currently identified vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe, the USA and Canada. Each type of infection is presented by group, covering incidence and prevalence, costs and public health burdens. Basic vector biology and control is described in detail and an extensive bibliography is provided to aid readers seeking further information. With its comprehensive coverage and detail, this book is set to become the standard reference for anyone working on vector- and rodent-borne diseases in medical entomology, zoology, epidemiology and public health. |
Contents
Section 20 | 177 |
Section 21 | 185 |
Section 22 | 190 |
Section 23 | 207 |
Section 24 | 211 |
Section 25 | 214 |
Section 26 | 216 |
Section 27 | 217 |
Section 9 | 74 |
Section 10 | 75 |
Section 11 | 78 |
Section 12 | 83 |
Section 13 | 89 |
Section 14 | 149 |
Section 15 | 154 |
Section 16 | 156 |
Section 17 | 159 |
Section 18 | 161 |
Section 19 | 163 |
Section 28 | 220 |
Section 29 | 228 |
Section 30 | 233 |
Section 31 | 236 |
Section 32 | 259 |
Section 33 | 267 |
Section 34 | 269 |
Section 35 | 279 |
Section 36 | 298 |
Section 37 | 306 |
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