Examining the most common vector-borne infection in North American and the most common tick-borne disease in parts of Europe, this source documents the remarkable progress in our understanding of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of Lyme disease in Europe and the United States. Recognizedauthorities compare and contrast the diverse presentations of Lyme disease around the world, and offer expert recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment,and prevention of this condition in the two continents. INDICE: BACKGROUND. History of Lyme Disease. EPIDEMIOLOGY. USA. Eurasia. ECOLOGY AND TICK VECTOR. Biology and Population Ecology of Vector Ticks. Hatural History and Transmission of B. Burgdorferi. Landscape Ecology and Regional Patterns of Lyme Disease Risk. Ecology of Lyme Disease in Europe. Methods for Assessing Lyme Disease Risk in the Enviroment. Host-Vector-Pathogen Relationships. MICROBIOLOGY AND GENETICS. Microbiologic Overview. Genomics. Genetic Manipulation. Gene Expression. CLINICAL FEATURES. Erythema Migrans. Neruologic Disease. Cardiac Disease. Musculoskeletal Features. Lyme Disease in Children. LymeDisease in Pregnancy. European Experience. Miscellaneous and Rare Clinical Features. CO-INFECTIONS. HGE. Babesiosis. TBE. PATHOGENESIS. Animal Models. Molecular Pathogenesis. Pathogenesis of Clinical Manifestations. Primate Infection. LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS. Laboratory Diagnosis. TREATMENT AND PREVENTION. Preventing Tick Bites and Controlling Ticks. Vaccine. Novel Vaccine Approaches. Treatment of Lyme Disease and Tick Bites. Post-Lyme Syndrome
- ISBN: 978-0-8247-2939-4
- Editorial: INFORMA HEALTHCARE BOOKS
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés