Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 332 pages : illustrations, maps; 27 cm

Alternative title

1. Arthropods of medical importance

Subject

1. Arthropod vectors
2. Arthropods > pathogenicity
3. Bites and Stings > diagnosis
4. Bites and Stings > therapy
5. Parasitic Diseases > diagnosis
6. Parasitic Diseases > therapy
7. Arthropod Vectors
8. Gliederfüßer
9. Pathogener Mikroorganismus

Contents

1. Pathological conditions caused by arthropods and principles of their treatment -- Principles of treatment for arthropod bites, stings, and other exposure -- Allergy to arthropods and their venoms -- Stings -- Bites -- Dermatitis, urticaria, and blistering from contact with arthropods -- Myiasis (invasion of human tissues by fly larvae) -- Delusions of parasitosis (imaginary insect or mite infestations) -- Arthropods of medical importance -- Identification of medically important arthropods -- Ants -- Bees -- Blister beetles -- Bugs (the true bugs) -- Urticating caterpillars -- Centipedes -- Cockroaches -- Earwigs -- Fleas -- Biting flies -- Non-biting flies -- Flies whose maggots cause myiasis in humans -- Lice -- Millipedes -- Mites -- Mosquitoes -- Moths (species whose scales or hairs cause irritation) -- Scorpions -- Spiders -- Ticks -- Wasps (paper wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets).

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.