Description
Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures.
Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment.
This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.
FeaturesAn essential guide for identifying and mitigating risks from invertebrates worldwide Provides distribution maps, key features, photographs and general descriptions of the most dangerous invertebrates Summarises expected reactions to invertebrate attacks, and their treatment (if known) Describes personal protective measures and provides recommendations that individuals can use to protect themselves from dangerous invertebrates
About the Author
Doctors David Bowles, James Swaby and Harold Harlan are retired United States military medical entomologists. They have more than 90 years' collective experience working with and publishing on venomous and medically important invertebrates from around the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9781486308842
Author David E. Bowles
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 148mm * 14mm
Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment.
This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.
Features
About the Author
Doctors David Bowles, James Swaby and Harold Harlan are retired United States military medical entomologists. They have more than 90 years' collective experience working with and publishing on venomous and medically important invertebrates from around the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9781486308842
Author David E. Bowles
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 148mm * 14mm
