Full Description
Infections of Leisure provides a thorough yet concise examination of the infectious risks and diseases of leisure time activity. Encompassing a wide range of medical and social interests, chapters provide practical, clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of various infectious risks in the garden, at the shore, on fresh water, on camping trips, traveling abroad, and on the farm. Additional chapters include up-to-date information on foodborne illnesses, and on animal-associated infections, with particular attention given to housepets. The rising prevalence of Lyme Disease, hepatitis and food poisoning make this volume vitally important. Family practitioners, internists, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians, and emergency room physicians will all benefit from the indispensable and practical information presented in this unique, groundbreaking volume.
Contents
1. In the Garden.- 2. On the Farm.- 3. At the Shore.- Section I: Fish and Shellfish Poisoning.- Section II: Vibrio Infection.- Section III: Marine Trauma and Envenomation.- Section IV: Hepatitis and Other Viruses.- 4. On Fresh Water.- 5. The Camper's Uninvited Guests.- 6. With Man's Best Friend.- 7. With Man's Worst Friend (The Rat).- 8. Around Cats.- 9. And Other House Pets.- 10. Fine Feathered Friends.- 11. Rabies—At Home and Abroad.- 12. Eating Yuppie Cuisine.- 13. Traveling Abroad.
