Lyme Disease

by Yannielli, Len; Alcamo, I. Edward; Heymann, David L.; Alcamo, I. Edward

• ISBN13: 9780791074633
• ISBN10: 0791074633
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub

Summary

Lyme disease is the number one vector-borne disease in the United States. Borrelia burgdorferi, the parasitic organism that causes Lyme disease, is carried by the lxodes tick. Lyme disease can cause arthritis-like symptoms, a red, circular rash, and neurological problems. The disease is not usually deadly, but the symptoms can become chronic. This book focuses on the history and epidemiology of the disease, as well as treatment and prevention options. The controversy over the Lyme disease vaccine and the future of the disease is also discussed. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword
David Heymann, World Health Organization	6	(2)
1. Two Case Histories: An Introduction to Lyme Disease	8	(6)
2. The History of Lyme Disease	14	(12)
3. The Bacteria	26	(8)
4. The Tick	34	(10)
5. Ecology	44	(10)
6. Lyme Disease Epidemiology	54	(8)
7. The Tests and Treatments for Lyme Disease	62	(14)
8. The Lyme Vaccine	76	(6)
9. Prevention	82	(16)
Glossary	98	(2)
Bibliography	100	(3)
Further Reading	103	(1)
Websites	104	(1)
Index	105

Excerpts

One of the emerging diseases of the late 20th century, lyme disease is now a world-wide problem. Explore the places this vectorborne disease thrives and the interdisciplinary sciences that are grappling to treat, prevent, and control it.