Diseases and illnesses transmitted to humans by animals, insects, and contaminated food and water

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Title

Diseases and illnesses transmitted to humans by animals, insects, and contaminated food and water / Kevin Hayes, managing editor.

ISBN

9781787857490

9780780817937

0780817931

9780780817920

Edition

First edition.

[Enhanced Credo edition]

Publication

Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2020]

Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2020.

Physical Description

1 online resource (49 entries) : 14 images ; digital files.

Local Notes

Access is available to the Yale community.

Notes

Description based on title page of print version.

Access and use

Access restricted by licensing agreement.

Summary

Diseases and Illnesses Transmitted to Humans from Animals and Insects and Contaminated Food and Water explains the various diseases and illnesses that are spread by animals, insects, and through the contamination of food and water, along with the processes involved in identifying an outbreak of these illnesses and diseases. The book also provides tips and safety measures to protect yourself and your family, including an explanation of the epidemiology of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases caused by these pathogens. It also includes a directory of organizations that provide additional help and information.

Variant and related titles

Credo reference.

Other formats

Print version:

Format

Books / Online

Language

English

Added to Catalog

July 16, 2024

Series

Health reference series.

Health reference series : special edition

Contents

Preface

Part 1. Animal-borne illnesses and diseases: Chapter 1. What are animal-borne illnesses? Chapter 2. Emerging and zoonotic infections in the United States; Chapter 3. Specific populations at risk of animal-borne infections; Chapter 4. Animals and the germs they spread; Chapter 5. Recent animal-borne diseases

Part 2. Insect-borne illnesses and diseases: Chapter 6. What are vector-borne diseases? Chapter 7. Arboviral diseases; Chapter 8. Bacterial diseases; Chapter 9. Rickettsial zoonoses; Chapter 10. Protozoan parasites

Part 3. Food- and water-borne illnesses and diseases: Chapter 11. The burden of foodborne illness; Chapter 12. Magnitude and burden of waterborne disease in the United States; Chapter 13. Food contamination and food poisoning; Chapter 14. Common foodborne pathogens and illnesses; Chapter 15. Foodborne illness: especially dangerous for the vulnerable; Chapter 16. Foodborne illness from natural toxins; Chapter 17. Water contamination and its effects; Chapter 18. Assessing the impact of climate change on water-related illnesses; Chapter 19. Water safety for travelers

Part 4. Diseases and outbreaks transmitted to humans from animals, insects, and contaminated food and water: Chapter 20. Zoonoses and outbreaks; Chapter 21. Vector-borne disease identification and outbreaks; Chapter 22. Foodborne disease and outbreaks; Chapter 23. Detecting and tracking waterborne disease and outbreaks

Part 5. How to protect yourself and your family from diseases and illnesses transmitted to humans by animals, insects, and contaminated water: Chapter 24. Protect yourself and your family from zoonotic diseases; Chapter 25. Protecting yourself from disease vectors; Chapter 26. How to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illnesses and diseases; Chapter 27. Guide to safe water systems

Part 6. Resurgent and emerging diseases in a changing world: Chapter 28. Major factors in the emergence of infectious disease; Chapter 29. Emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance: a global threat; Chapter 30. Countering bioterrorism; Chapter 31. The One Health approach; Chapter 32. Strengthening global health capacity against infectious-disease threats; Chapter 33. Priority pathogens: research and development; Chapter 34. Animal-borne pathogens; Chapter 35. Insect-borne pathogens; Chapter 36. Foodborne pathogens; Chapter 37. Waterborne pathogens; Chapter 38. Vaccine development to minimize infectious disease burden in the 21st century

Part 7. Additional help and information: Chapter 39. Directory of organizations researching and providing support to people who acquire diseases and illnesses from animals, insects, and contaminated food and water.

Subjects

Zoonoses > Popular works.

Foodborne diseases > Popular works.

Waterborne infection > Popular works.

Communicable diseases > Popular works.

Consumer education.

Subjects (Medical)

Zoonoses

Foodborne Diseases

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases, Emerging

Water Microbiology