Dengue

Dengue
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241547871

This publication is intended to contribute to prevention and control of the morbidity and mortality associated with dengue and to serve as an authoritative reference source for health workers and researchers. These guidelines are not intended to replace national guidelines but to assist in the development of national or regional guidelines. They are expected to remain valid for five years (until 2014), although developments in research could change their validity.--Publisher's description.

Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Author: Gary R. Mullen
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2009-04-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080919693

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second Edition, has been fully updated and revised to provide the latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance. Each chapter is structured with the student in mind, organized by the major headings of Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Behavior and Ecology, Public Health and Veterinary Importance, and Prevention and Control. This second edition includes separate chapters devoted to each of the taxonomic groups of insects and arachnids of medical or veterinary concern, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Internationally recognized editors Mullen and Durden include extensive coverage of both medical and veterinary entomological importance. This book is designed for teaching and research faculty in medical and veterinary schools that provide a course in vector borne diseases and medical entomology; parasitologists, entomologists, and government scientists responsible for oversight and monitoring of insect vector borne diseases; and medical and veterinary school libraries and libraries at institutions with strong programs in entomology. Follows in the tradition of Herm's Medical and Veterinary Entomology The latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance Two separate indexes for enhanced searchability: Taxonomic and Subject New to this edition: Three new chapters Morphological Adaptations of Parasitic Arthropods Forensic Entomology Molecular Tools in Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1700 word glossary Appendix of Arthropod-Related Viruses of Medical-Veterinary Importance Numerous new full-color images, illustrations and maps throughout

Emergency Vector Control Using Chemicals (2nd Edition)

Emergency Vector Control Using Chemicals (2nd Edition)
Author: Christophe Lacarin
Publisher: WEDC, Loughborough University
Total Pages: 13
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1843800683

electing the appropriate control chemical and the means of application, together with advice on planning an implementation programme.

Public Health Significance of Urban Pests

Public Health Significance of Urban Pests
Author: Xavier Bonnefoy
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9289071885

The second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century witnessed important changes in ecology, climate and human behaviour that favoured the development of urban pests. Most alarmingly, urban planners now face the dramatic expansion of urban sprawl, in which city suburbs are growing into the natural habitats of ticks, rodents and other pests. Also, many city managers now erroneously assume that pest-borne diseases are relics of the past. All these changes make timely a new analysis of the direct and indirect effects of present-day urban pests on health. Such an analysis should lead to the development of strategies to manage them and reduce the risk of exposure. To this end, WHO invited international experts in various fields - pests, pest-related diseases and pest management - to provide evidence on which to base policies. These experts identified the public health risk posed by various pests and appropriate measures to prevent and control them. This book presents their conclusions and formulates policy options for all levels of decision-making to manage pests and pest-related diseases in the future. [Ed.]

Advances in Arthropod Repellents

Advances in Arthropod Repellents
Author: Joel Coats
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780323854115

Advances in Mosquito Repellents offers the most current state of knowledge on insect repellents. This area of study is fast-moving, and the evolution of novel approaches has expanded rapidly as mosquito- and tick-borne diseases become more prevalent worldwide. This book covers the discovery of new repellents, including those from natural sources, the latest on mechanisms of repellant actions, research on optimizing their uses, testing methods, and highlights of possible directions for future developments. Written by global insect repellant experts, this book begins by delving into molecule discovery and assay development, followed by the latest research and investigations of repellent developments and effects. It then offers readers a look into global field and lab trials using various insect repellants, ranging from South America to the USDA and United States Navy Entomology Department. Lastly, Advances in Mosquito Repellents examines the future of spatial repellent molecules and expert insight for further development. Advances in Mosquito Repellents is a valuable resource for entomologists and vector control researchers and practitioners. Public health officials and developers in private pest control companies, as well as readers in academia, will also find this useful to learn the latest information available on controlling the spread of insect-borne diseases with repellents. Discusses recent progress on understanding how insect repellents work, as well as modern methods for finding new molecules and formulations Led by a team of editors whose expertise includes cutting edge insect repellent research and development Serves as a reference and resource that will be useful to a wide variety of professionals, particularly those in public health and vector control