Jerome Goddard
SECTION I. Arthropods and Human Health.- Arthropods and Health.- Dynamics of Arthropod-Borne Diseases.- Section II. Major Arthropod-Borne Diseases.- Mosquito-Borne Diseases.- Tick-Borne Diseases.- Flea-Borne Diseases.- Sand Fly-Transmitted Diseases.- Miscellaneous Vector-Borne Diseases.- Section III. Other Arthropod-Caused or Related Problems.- Health Effects of Bed Bugs.- Why Mosquitoes and Other Arthropods Cannot Transmit HIV.- Medical Conditions Caused by Arthropod Stings or Bites.- Fire Ant Attacks on Humans.- Necrotic Arachnidism-Brown Recluse Bites.- Myiasis.- Imaginary Insect or Mite Infestations.- Appendix 1. Signs and Symptoms of Arthropod-Borne Diseases.- Appendix 2. Diagnostic Tests Used in Arthropod-Borne Diseases.- Appendix 3. Personal Protection from Arthropods.