Climate Ticks And Disease
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Climate Ticks And Disease
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Author : Pat Nuttall
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2021-11-26
Climate Ticks And Disease written by Pat Nuttall and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-26 with Medical categories.
This book brings together expert opinions from scientists to consider the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ticks and tick-borne infections. It considers what is meant by 'climate change', how effective climate models are in relation to ecosystems, and provides predictions for changes in climate at global, regional and local scales relevant for ticks and tick-borne infections. It examines changes to tick distribution and the evidence that climate change is responsible. The effect of climate on the physiology and behaviour of ticks is stressed, including potentially critical impacts on the tick microbiome. Given that the notoriety of ticks derives from pathogens they transmit, the book considers whether changes in climate affect vector capacity. Ticks transmit a remarkable range of micro- and macro-parasites many of which are pathogens of humans and domesticated animals. The intimacy between a tick-borne agent and a tick vector means that any impacts of climate on a tick vector will impact tick-borne pathogens. Most obviously, such impacts will be apparent as changes in disease incidence and prevalence. The evidence that climate change is affecting diseases caused by tick-borne pathogens is considered, along with the potential to make robust predictions of future events.
Lyme
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Author : Mary Beth Pfeiffer
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2018-04-17
Lyme written by Mary Beth Pfeiffer and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with Health & Fitness categories.
"Superbly written and researched." --Booklist "Builds a strong case." --Kirkus Lyme disease is spreading rapidly around the globe as ticks move into places they could not survive before. Mary Beth Pfeiffer argues it is the first epidemic to emerge in the era of climate change, infecting millions around the globe. She tells the heart-rending stories of its victims, families whose lives have been destroyed by a single, often unseen, tick bite. Pfeiffer also warns of the emergence of other tick-borne illnesses that make Lyme more difficult to treat and pose their own grave risks. Lyme is an impeccably researched account of an enigmatic disease, making a powerful case for action to fight ticks, heal patients, and recognize humanity's role in a modern scourge.
Under The Weather
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2001-06-29
Under The Weather written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-06-29 with Science categories.
Since the dawn of medical science, people have recognized connections between a change in the weather and the appearance of epidemic disease. With today's technology, some hope that it will be possible to build models for predicting the emergence and spread of many infectious diseases based on climate and weather forecasts. However, separating the effects of climate from other effects presents a tremendous scientific challenge. Can we use climate and weather forecasts to predict infectious disease outbreaks? Can the field of public health advance from "surveillance and response" to "prediction and prevention?" And perhaps the most important question of all: Can we predict how global warming will affect the emergence and transmission of infectious disease agents around the world? Under the Weather evaluates our current understanding of the linkages among climate, ecosystems, and infectious disease; it then goes a step further and outlines the research needed to improve our understanding of these linkages. The book also examines the potential for using climate forecasts and ecological observations to help predict infectious disease outbreaks, identifies the necessary components for an epidemic early warning system, and reviews lessons learned from the use of climate forecasts in other realms of human activity.
Critical Needs And Gaps In Understanding Prevention Amelioration And Resolution Of Lyme And Other Tick Borne Diseases
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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2011-07-01
Critical Needs And Gaps In Understanding Prevention Amelioration And Resolution Of Lyme And Other Tick Borne Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-01 with Medical categories.
A single tick bite can have debilitating consequences. Lyme disease is the most common disease carried by ticks in the United States, and the number of those afflicted is growing steadily. If left untreated, the diseases carried by ticks-known as tick-borne diseases-can cause severe pain, fatigue, neurological problems, and other serious health problems. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop October 11-12, 2010, to examine the state of the science in Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.
Global Health Impacts Of Vector Borne Diseases
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2016-10-21
Global Health Impacts Of Vector Borne Diseases written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-21 with Medical categories.
Pathogens transmitted among humans, animals, or plants by insects and arthropod vectors have been responsible for significant morbidity and mortality throughout recorded history. Such vector-borne diseases â€" including malaria, dengue, yellow fever, and plague â€" together accounted for more human disease and death in the 17th through early 20th centuries than all other causes combined. Over the past three decades, previously controlled vector-borne diseases have resurged or reemerged in new geographic locations, and several newly identified pathogens and vectors have triggered disease outbreaks in plants and animals, including humans. Domestic and international capabilities to detect, identify, and effectively respond to vector-borne diseases are limited. Few vaccines have been developed against vector-borne pathogens. At the same time, drug resistance has developed in vector-borne pathogens while their vectors are increasingly resistant to insecticide controls. Furthermore, the ranks of scientists trained to conduct research in key fields including medical entomology, vector ecology, and tropical medicine have dwindled, threatening prospects for addressing vector-borne diseases now and in the future. In June 2007, as these circumstances became alarmingly apparent, the Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a workshop to explore the dynamic relationships among host, pathogen(s), vector(s), and ecosystems that characterize vector-borne diseases. Revisiting this topic in September 2014, the Forum organized a workshop to examine trends and patterns in the incidence and prevalence of vector-borne diseases in an increasingly interconnected and ecologically disturbed world, as well as recent developments to meet these dynamic threats. Participants examined the emergence and global movement of vector-borne diseases, research priorities for understanding their biology and ecology, and global preparedness for and progress toward their prevention, control, and mitigation. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Ticks And Tick Borne Pathogens
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Author : Muhammad Abubakar
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2019-03-13
Ticks And Tick Borne Pathogens written by Muhammad Abubakar and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-13 with Medical categories.
It is vital to understand ticks and tick-borne pathogens as well as their impact on humans. This book is intended for students in parasitology, biologists, parasitologists involved in molecular diagnostics of tick-borne diseases, practicing veterinarians, and for others who may require information on ticks and tick-borne diseases. Here we have put together a collection of chapters focused on different aspects of ticks and tick-borne diseases mainly to provide the reader with novel information in the field, but not the basic generalised information provided by many textbooks. This book includes topics such as high-throughput technologies in diagnosis, discovery of novel tick vaccines, identification of new pathogens transmitted by ticks, and new epidemiological information of certain well-known ticks and tick-borne diseases. These chapters were authored by parasitologists from all over the world, giving an insight to the reader about significant ticks and tick-borne diseases prevalent in those particular geographical regions with the local expert's point of view. Each of the chapters has separate reference lists, making it easier for the reader to find additional reading material related to their topic of interest.
The Impact Of Climate On Lyme Disease Incidence In Emerging And Endemic Regions Of The Northeastern United States
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Author : Sarah Freeman Weiner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
The Impact Of Climate On Lyme Disease Incidence In Emerging And Endemic Regions Of The Northeastern United States written by Sarah Freeman Weiner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Borrelia burgdorferi categories.
Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis) is a tick-borne illness spread through the bite of a blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) that is infected with the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in Lyme disease incidence in the northeastern United States. Ample research shows that climate can affect the survival and behavior of ticks, which could alter their patterns of contact with humans, potentially influencing the incidence of Lyme disease. Developing a reliable, easily accessible climate index to predict places and times of heightened risk for Lyme disease would be valuable for public health initiatives. In this study, I used the United States Drought Monitor to develop an interannual drought index for the questing periods of nymphal and larval blacklegged ticks. I asked whether this index could be used to predict incidence of Lyme disease in emerging and endemic regions of the northeastern United States at the county level. I compared the strength of generalized additive mixed models built using the drought index to models developed by Burtis et al. (2016) that used the number of hot, dry days (defined as days when average maximum temperature was greater than 25°C and there was no measurable precipitation) to predict interannual variation in Lyme disease incidence. Although my models were similar in strength to those of Burtis et al. (2016), the difference in real explanatory ability of any of the models that included climate variables was negligible compared to a base model that did not include weather variables. These results suggest that climate is not a practical or particularly effective way to predict interannual variation in Lyme disease incidence, and that other factors, such as location, are better predictors.
Biology Of Ticks Volume 1
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Author : Daniel E. Sonenshine
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-12
Biology Of Ticks Volume 1 written by Daniel E. Sonenshine and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with Science categories.
Spanning two volumes, this is the most comprehensive work on tick biology and tick-borne diseases.
Ticks
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Author : Nicholas Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2023-01-07
Ticks written by Nicholas Johnson and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-07 with Science categories.
Ticks: Biology, Ecology and Diseases provides a detailed overview of the fascinating world of tick biology and ecology. This book discusses disease transmission to humans and livestock, assesses the impact of human behavior and climate change on tick biology, and details how this will affect future disease transmission. Written by an expert on ticks and their transmitted diseases, this book explores the unique biology of ticks and how it influences the transmission of some of the most devastating diseases. In a series of detailed chapters, the book provides up-to-date information on the interrelationship between ticks and the vertebrates they feed on. In addition, the book covers information on recent scientific discoveries surrounding ticks, along with reviews on control methods and disease transmission. Other sections cover the recent emergence of tick-borne pathogens, making this book an ideal source for interested scientists, clinicians, veterinarians and experts in the field of tick biology. Offers an overview of tick anatomy to assist tick identification Provides a thorough and complete update on emerging tick-borne diseases Considers current and future options for controlling tick populations
Tick Borne Diseases Of Humans
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Author : Jesse L. Goodman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Tick Borne Diseases Of Humans written by Jesse L. Goodman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Arachnida as carriers of disease categories.
Comprehensive information on the biology, ecology, and clinical aspects of these diseases. Features in-depth profiles of specific diseases, including information on disease history, biology, epidemiology, ecology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.