Infections of Leisure
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Infections of Leisure

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Infections of Leisure

About this book

A day at the beach: delightful, restorative – and potentially dangerous.

Leisure activities, from the mundane to the exotic, expose us to a growing list of pathogenic microbes, some new and many increasingly resistant to current therapies. Common pets, livestock, traveling, and cuisine all have the potential to cause illnesses that may be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Engagingly written by a team of infectious disease specialists and edited by David Schlossberg, Infections of Leisure features 19 chapters focused on the infection risks associated with particular types of activities, including camping, playing sports, interacting with animals, receiving body modifications, and mountain climbing. This new edition includes vibrant, full-color images, recommended readings chosen by expert authors, and practical tips in each chapter.

Useful for health care professionals, microbiologists, and infectious diseases specialists, the information in Infections of Leisure will support confident identification of leisure-associated infections and enable informed choices, as well as provide an understanding of the risks posed to human health by hobbies, exotic foods and travel.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Contributors
  8. Preface
  9. Preface to the First Edition
  10. 1. Infections and Intoxications from the Ocean: Risks of the Shore
  11. 2. Infections Acquired via Fresh Water: from Lakes to Hot Tubs
  12. 3. Arthropod-Borne Diseases: the Camper's Uninvited Guests
  13. 4. Infections Acquired in the Garden
  14. 5. Diseases Transmitted by Man's Best Friend: the Dog
  15. 6. Diseases Transmitted by Cats
  16. 7. Diseases Transmitted by Birds
  17. 8. Diseases Transmitted by Less Common House Pets
  18. 9. Diseases Transmitted by Man's Worst Friend: the Rat
  19. 10. Diseases Transmitted by Domestic Livestock: Perils of the Petting Zoo
  20. 11. The Ancient Curse: Rabies
  21. 12. Sports: the Infectious Hazards
  22. 13. Infectious Risks of Traveling Abroad
  23. 14. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Travel: from Boudoir to Bordello
  24. 15. Infections from Body Piercing and Tattoos
  25. 16. Infectious Diseases at High Altitude
  26. 17. Infectious Risks of Air Travel
  27. 18. Infections on Cruise Ships
  28. 19. Infections Associated with Exotic Cuisine: the Dangers of Delicacies
  29. Index
  30. EULA