Ticks and Tickborne Diseases Affecting Military PersonnelMedical Entomology Section, Epidemiology Division, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Human Systems Division, 1989 - Soldiers - 140 pages This special report contains a worldwide overview of the tick species and tickborne diseases potentially affecting military operations. Chapters on history of tickborne disease, biology/ecology of ticks, major tickborne diseases, species discussions, and management of tick problems during deployments are included. Photographs and/or drawings are provided for the medically important species occurring worldwide. This report serves as a guide for physicians, environmental health, veterinary, and pest management personnel. |
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