基本説明
Three new chapters have been added to help manage the risk of infection associated with air travel, petting zoos, and cruise ships.
Full Description
A compilation of information on leisure-associated infections in one unique, user-friendly volume. * Enables readers to understand the risks and make informed choices * Presents first-hand insights from a team of expert authors * Provides essential detail for health care professionals while remaining accessible to the laypeople * Indexes material both by infectious agent and by leisure activity for quick reference * Helps readers identify and treat those infections that do occur as quickly and effectively as possible. This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
Contents
Table of Contents 1. At the Shore Mark A. Clemence and Richard L. Guerrant 2. Freshwater: from Lakes to Hot Tubs Bertha S. Ayi and David Dworzack 3. The Camper's Uninvited Guests Gordon E. Schutze and Richard F. Jacobs 4. Infections in the Garden Burke A. Cunha and Diane H. Johnson 5. With Man's Best Friend Julie M. Collins and Bennett Lorber 6. Around Cats Ellie J. C. Goldstein and Craig E. Greene 7. Feathered Friends Matthew E. Levison 8. Less Common House Pets Bruno B. Chomel 9. With Man's Worst Friend (the Rat) James G. Fox 10. Closed Due to Rabies Jesse D. Blanton and John W. Krebs 11. Sports: the Infectious Hazards Arezou Minooee, Leland S. Rickman, and Geeta Gupta 12. Traveling Abroad Martin S. Wolfe 13. From Boudoir to Bordello: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Travel Jonathan M. Zenilman 14. Infections from Body Piercing and Tattoos Mukesh Patel and C. Glenn Cobbs 15. Infectious Diseases at High Altitude Buddha Basnyat, Thomas A. Cumbo, and Robert Edelman 16. Infectious Risks of Air Travel Alexandra Mangili and Mark Gendreau 17. Perils of the Petting Zoo John R. Dunn and Frederick J. Angulo 18. Infections on Cruise Ships Vivek Kak 19. Exotic and Trendy Cuisine Jeffrey K. Griffiths
