Full Description
Mite-Human Interactions: Nuisances, Vectors, Parasites, Allergens, and Commensals offers coverage on the neglected topic of mites, their diversity, and the conditions caused or vectored by them. The first part of the book differentiates the types of mites as arthropod-borne infectious disease vectors (scrub typhus, rickettsialpox), as bothersome pests (animal and itch mites), as potential allergens (dust and food mites), and as human commensals (follicle mites). The book further provides information on how to diagnose and treat mite-borne infections, infestations, and allergies and recommends ways to prevent and control them.
In addition, the book also delves into topics such as the potential psychological impact of mites with the unusual condition of delusional parasitosis, also known as known as Morgellons disease and addresses the socioeconomic disparity issues in infections, infestations, and mite-associated conditions.
Contents
1. Introduction to Mite-Borne Infections, Infestations, and Allergies
2. Chiggers or Trombiculosis
3. Scabies
4. Rickettsialpox
5. Scrub Typhus
6. Human Follicle Mites and Demodicidosis
7. Zoonotic (Animal) Mites and Allergies
8. Insect (Itch) Mites and Allergies
9. Plant, Food, Food Storage, and Dust Mites and Allergies
10. Disparities in Mite-Borne Infections, Infestations, and Allergies
11. Delusional Infestations by Mites and Other Parasites
12. The Prevention and Control of Mite-Borne Infections, Infestations, and Allergies
13. Insect Repellants vs. Insecticides: Efficacy, Safety, and Toxicity
14. Conclusions
