This is a thorough yet concise examination of the infectious risks and diseases of leisure time activity. Encompassing a wide range of medical and social interests, chapters provide practical, clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of various infectious risks in the garden, at the shore, on fresh water, on camping trips, travelling abroad, and on the farm. Additional chapters include up-to-date information on foodbourne illnesses, and on animal-associated infections, with particular attention given to house ...
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This is a thorough yet concise examination of the infectious risks and diseases of leisure time activity. Encompassing a wide range of medical and social interests, chapters provide practical, clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of various infectious risks in the garden, at the shore, on fresh water, on camping trips, travelling abroad, and on the farm. Additional chapters include up-to-date information on foodbourne illnesses, and on animal-associated infections, with particular attention given to house pets. The rising prevalence of Lyme Disease, hepatitis and food poisoning make the information provided by this volume of contemporary interest. Family practitioners, internists, infectious disease specialists, paediatricians, and emergency room physicians should all benefit from this report.
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