Overview
With millions around the world infected-and millions more atrisk-Lyme and other tick-related disorders are today'sfastest-growing infectious diseases. And while there has been muchprogress in combating these illnesses, we are a long way fromeliminating them. Early treatment is crucial-and there's no betterway to get informed and be prepared to deal with these diseasesthan to read this book.
This comprehensive guide tells you everything you need to know toprotect yourself and your family from the pain of Lyme, includingvital information about the new Lyme disease vaccines. Written byLyme disease pioneer Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner-cofounder of theLyme Disease Foundation and a Lyme sufferer herself-this updatedand expanded edition provides the latest on the multiple diseasesthat can be transmitted in a single tick bite and the symptoms thatindicate you've been infected. In easy-to-understand language, theauthor discusses the often controversial issues of diagnosis andtreatment of Lyme while reviewing the other tick-borne diseases inNorth America, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tularemia, theemerging ehrlichioses, and some that are considered potentialbiowarfare agents. She offers expert advice on:
* Protecting yourself from disease-carrying ticks-and what to do ifyou find one on your skin
* Obtaining the best medical treatment
* Accessing online information on vaccines, repellents, and thelatest research
* Finding self-help and support organizations, state medicalcomplaint boards, products, and related services
* Starting a school or business prevention program
This book title, Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Disorders, ISBN: 9780471407935, by Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner, Willy Burgdorfer, published by Wiley (March 31, 2003) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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