Handbook of Zoonoses: Identification and Prevention

Abstract

Includes index. This essential, authoritative handbook provides clear, accurate coverage of zoonoses - diseases that can spread from animals to humans. The consistent format helps you quickly locate key information, such as how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and necessary safety precautions. Principles of zoonoses -- Zoonotic diseases -- Appendix 1 life cycle of a tick -- Appendix 2 identification of ticks -- Appendix 3 how to protect yourself against ticks -- Appendix 4 tick removal procedure -- Appendix 5 the 4cs of food safety -- Glossary.