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From the Publisher: 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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schlossberg, David (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : ASM Press, ©2009.
Edition:Fourth edition.
Series:Textbook, ASM Press.
Subjects:
Communicable diseases > Popular works.
Leisure > Health aspects > Popular works.
Zoonoses > Popular works.
Recreation.
Zoonoses.
Infections > etiology
Disease Vectors
Leisure Activities
Zoonoses
Recreation
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:From the Publisher: 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 house pets. The rising prevalence of Lyme Disease, hepatitis, and food poisoning makes this volume vitality 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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 431 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781555815950
1555815952