Bibliograph

Lyme disease, ticks and you, a guide to navigating tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, Shelley Ball, PhD

Type

Label

Lyme disease, ticks and you, a guide to navigating tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, Shelley Ball, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155)

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lyme disease, ticks and you

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1203136858

Responsibility statement

Shelley Ball, PhD

Sub title

a guide to navigating tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections

Summary

"This book is a primer for those concerned about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (OTBDs). The book first introduces the reader to ticks and the main species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease in North America - Borrelia burgdorferi. The book also features tips on how to prevent tick bites and remove ticks, as well as valuable information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and OTBDs. The book has an extensive list of resources for the reader to further explore the scientific studies and books that are at the forefront of understanding Lyme and OTBDs."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: My journey with Lyme disease -- What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease -- The biology of Lyme disease -- Reducing the risk of a tick bite -- What if I'm bitten? -- Diagnosing Lyme disease -- Treating Lyme and coinfections

Target audience

adult

Classification