Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing a list of reliable web sites and a glossary of terms, Lyme Disease is an invaluable resource for everyone who is at risk of the disease or is involved in preventing and treating it.
Trade ReviewThis book will help you learn about Lyme disease, including its treatment and prevention. -- Larry Goodyer Pharmaceutical Journal With his extensive research and multiple publications, Dr. Barbour is a credible authority who is able to clearly address controversies surrounding Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment... This is an easy to read, easy to understand overview of Lyme disease from pathogen to treatment. Doody's Review Service This book is a brilliant insight to Lyme disease, mapping its geographic and histological development and spread. The author provides a good evidence base when providing this information. The structure of this book provides a journey, which supports maximum learning. Nursing Times
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
1. Early Infection and the Immune Response
2. Late Infection and Its Complications
3. The Pathogen, Its Vector, and Its Reservoirs
4. The Ecology of Lyme Disease
5. Approach to Diagnosis
6. Laboratory Tests: The Basics
7. Putting Laboratory Testing in Its Place
8. Antibiotics and Lyme Disease
9. Putting Antibiotics to Use
10. After Antibiotic Therapy Ends
11. Deer Ticks Transmit Other Diseases
12. Preventing Lyme Disease
13. Preventing Lyme Disease
Trusted Internet Sites
Notes
Glossary
Index
