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ISBN-10 : 8179102858
ISBN-13 : 9788179102855
Author: H.A Modi
Part I Pathological Conditions Caused by Arthropods and Principles of Their Treatment
1 Principles of Treatment for Arthropod Bites, Stings, and Other Exposure
I. Introduction
II. Direct Effects of Arthropod Exposure
III. Hypersensitivity Reactions to Arthropod Venom or Saliva
A. Hypersensitivity Reactions
B. Local Hypersensitivity Reactions
C. Systemic Hypersensitivity Reactions
D. Late Hypersensitivity Reactions
E. Delayed Hypersensitivity Reactions
F. Treatment Principles for Hypersensitivity Reactions
IV. Neurotoxic Venoms
A. Mechanisms of Toxicity
B. Treatment Principles for Neurotoxic Venoms
V. Necrotic Venoms
A. Mechanisms of Toxicity
B. Treatment Principles for Necrotic Venoms
References
2 Allergy to Arthropods
I. Allergy to Stings or Bites
A. Introduction and Medical Significance
B. Management and Treatment
C. Avoidance of Offending Insects
II. Allergy and Asthma: Irritation Caused by Consuming or Inhaling Insect or Mite Parts
A. Introduction and Medical Significance
B. Management and Treatment
References
3 Stings
I. Introduction and Medical Significance
II. Pathology Produced by Arthropod Stings
III. Stinging Behavior
IV. Morphology of the Sting Apparatus
V. Venom Components and Activity
References
4 Bites
I. Introduction
II. Mouthpart Types
III. Pathology of Arthropod Bites
IV. Recognizing Arthropod Bites
A. Diagnosis
B. Characteristics of Lesions
References
5 Blistering, Dermatitis, and Urticaria from Contact with Arthropods
I. Blistering from Exposure to Blister Beetles
A. Medical Significance
B. Contributing Factors and Species
C. Management and Treatment
II. Dermatitis and Urticaria from Exposure to Larval Lepidopterans
A. Medical Significance
B. Contributing Factors and Species
C. Management and Treatment
III. Inhalant Irritation or Contact Dermatitis from Moth Hairs or Scales
A. Medical Significance
B. Contributing Factors and Species
C. Management and Treatment
References
6 Myiasis (Invasion of Human Tissues by Fly Larvae)
I. Introduction and Medical Significance
A. Accidental Myiasis
B. Facultative Myiasis
C. Obligate Myiasis
D. Intentional Myiasis (Maggot Debridement Therapy)
II. Contributing Factors
A. Accidental Myiasis
B. Facultative Myiasis
C. Obligate Myiasis
III. Prevention, Management, and Treatment
A. Prevention
B. Management and Treatment
References
7 Delusions of Parasitosis (Imaginary Insect or Mite Infestations)
I. Introduction
II. Actual Arthropod Causes of Dermatitis
III. Delusions of Parasitosis
A. Diagnosis by a Physician
IV. Workplace Infestations
References
Part II Identification of Arthropods and the Diseases They Cause
8 Identification of Medically Important Arthropods
I. Principles of Identification and Naming
A. Morphological Identification
B. Molecular Identification
C. Choosing Morphological versus Molecular Identification
II. Brief Review of Arthropod Morphology
A. Introduction
B. Characteristics of Insects (Class Insecta or Hexapoda)
C. Characteristics of Spiders (Class Arachnida, Order Araneae)
D. Characteristics of Mites and Ticks (Class Arachnida, Subclass Acari)
E. Characteristics of Scorpions (Class Arachnida, Order Scorpiònes)
F. Characteristics of Centipedes and Millipedes (Classes Chilopoda and Diplopoda)
III. Identification Key to Common Arthropods
References
9 Clinician’s Guide to Common Arthropod Bites and Stings*
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. Pathophysiological Mechanisms
II. Lesions from Bites, Stings, and Other Exposure
III. Diagnostic Aids for Arthropod-Caused Problems
A. Questions to Ask the Patient
B. Guidance for the Clinician
IV. Treatment of Arthropod Bites and Stings
A. Local Reactions
B. Systemic Reactions
References
Part III Arthropods of Medical Importance
10 Ants
I. Ants in General
II. Fire Ants
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
F. Protecting Patients in Healthcare Facilities
III. Harvester Ants
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
IV. Velvet Ants
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
References
11 Bees
I. Honey Bees
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
II. Africanized or “Killer” Bees
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
III. Bumble Bees
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Stings
References
12 Beetles
I. Beetles in General
A. General and Medical Importance
B. Prevention and Treatment of Infestations
II. Blister Beetles
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Exposed Areas
References
13 Bugs (The True Bugs)
I. Bed Bugs
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Infestation and Bites
II. Conenose Bugs (Assassin and Kissing Bugs)
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Infestation and Bites
III. Wheel Bugs
A. General and Medical Importance
B. General Description
C. Geographic Distribution
D. Biology and Behavior
E. Treatment of Bites
References
14 Caterpillars (Urticating)
I. General and Medical Importance
II. General Description
III. Geographic Distribution
IV. Biology and Behavior
V. Treatment of Stings
References
15 Centipedes
I. General and Medical Importance
II. General Description
III. Geographic Distribution
IV. Biology and Behavior
V. Treatment of Bites
References
16 Cockroaches
I. General and Medical Importance
II. General Description
III. Geographic Distribution
IV. Biology and Behavior
V. Treatment of Infestation
References
17 Earwigs
I. General and Medical Importance
II. General Description
III. Geographic Distribution
IV. Biology and Behavior
References
18 Fleas
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