Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Leisure - Social Aspects, Infectious Diseases, Biology - Microbiology, Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous, Sports - Reference
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Overview
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.The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
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.Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Robert G. Penn, MD(Nebraska Methodist Hospital)Description: This scholarly, multiauthored book describes infectious diseases that can be contracted while pursuing such activities as swimming at the beach, venturing into wilderness environments, pampering our (sometimes unusual) pets, toiling in the garden, or eating trendy cuisine. This is a thoroughly updated edition.
Purpose: The book identifies and organizes the infectious risks associated with our leisure time activities. Although these activities are enjoyable, they expose us to a growing list of pathogenic microbes, some new and many increasingly resistant to current therapies. These infectious risks are outlined and discussed in a convenient, user-friendly, and accessible format.
Audience: This is a useful book for general practitioners caring for patients who travel to adventuresome settings, keep exotic pets, pierce strange parts of their body ("body modification"), or eat trendy cuisine. It should also attract infectious diseases subspecialists who desire an organization of infectious diseases associated with specific recreational activities.
Features: Designed for ease of use, each chapter focuses on the infection risks associated with a particular type of recreational activity. Multiple zoonoses associated with common and less common pets (e.g. hedgehogs) are reviewed and practical guidelines provided. Three new chapters are designed to help manage the risk of infection associated with air travel, petting zoos, and cruise ships. New to this edition are the practical tips at the end of each chapter that underscore the most critical steps needed to prevent and manage the infectious diseases discussed in the chapter.
Assessment: This is a practical resource for a diverse group of infection risks associated with where and how our patients spend their leisure time. The book compiles information on leisure-associated infections into one, unique, user-friendly book. It is indexed to provide quick reference to material both by infectious agent and leisure activity. The new practical tips at the end of each chapter highlight salient points of prevention and management of infections of leisure.
Book Details
Published
July 31, 2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
357
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781461275954