'.....This book was written to provide physicans, other health care providers, and public health officials with a reference of insects, mites, scorpions, and spiders of public health importance as well as topics related to these organism. Voluminous works could be developed on many of these topics. However, a delibrate effort has been made to keep extraneous information to a minimum. Also, as in all areas of science, entomology has controversy over certain points and 'facts'.In many cases these facts are constantly changing and being revised. Accordingly, I have chosen to keep references to a minimum in this book and to provide views that represent a general consensus of the current status of each subject....' (Preface, Jerome Goddard) Physicians Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance, Third Edition is the ultimate resource for identifying arthropods - including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions - and their harmful effects on human health.From the contents: Part I: Pathological Conditions Caused by Arthropods. Principles of Treatment of Arthropod Bites, Stings, etc. Allergy to Arthropods and Their Venoms. Stings. Bites. Dermatitis, Urticaria, Blistering. Myiasis. Delusions of Parasitosis. Part II: Identification of Arthropods and the Diseases They Cause. Identification of Medically Important Arthropods. Signs and Symptoms of Arthropod-borne Diseases. Part III: Arthropods of Medical Importance. Ants. Bees. Blister Beetles. Bugs (The True Bugs). Caterpillars (Urticating). Centipedes. Cockroaches. Earwigs. Fleas. Flies (Biting). Flies (Non-Biting). Flies (Which Cause Myiasis). Lice. Millipedes. Mites. Mosquitoes. Moths (Whose Scales Cause Irritation). Scorpions. Spiders. Ticks. Wasps. Part IV: Personal Protection Measures Against Arthropods. Pros and Cons of Repellents. Arthropod-Specific Personal Protection Techniques. Part V: Glossary and Index
