Medical Entomology for Students

An updated edition of this popular textbook, covering recognition, biology, ecology and medical importance of the arthropods that affect human health.

Mike Service (Author)

9781107668188, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 May 2012

334 pages, 128 b/w illus. 32 colour illus.
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.55 kg

'… a 'must have' for those studying the discipline … a continuing strength is its frequent updating cycle and the helpful addition and revision of the further reading section.' Richard D. Ward, Keele University

Despite numerous scientific investigations on vector-borne human infections such as malaria, Lyme disease and typhus these diseases continue to threaten human health. Understanding the role of vectors in disease transmission, and the most appropriate control strategies, is therefore essential. This book provides information on the recognition, biology, ecology and medical importance of the arthropods that affect human health. The fifth edition of this popular textbook is completely updated and incorporates the latest strategies for controlling insects, ticks and mites. Numerous illustrations, with new colour photographs of some of the most important vectors, aid recognition. A glossary of entomological and epidemiological terms is included, along with a list of commonly used insecticides and their trade names. Clearly presented in a concise style, this text is aimed at students of medical entomology, tropical medicine, parasitology and pest control. It is also essential reading for physicians, health officials and community health workers.

Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the third edition
Preface to the fourth edition
Preface to the fifth edition
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to mosquitoes (Culicidae)
2. Anopheline mosquitoes (Anophelinae)
3. Culicine mosquitoes (Culicinae)
4. Black flies (Simuliidae)
5. Phlebotomine sand flies (Phlebotominae)
6. Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae)
7. Horse flies (Tabanidae)
8. Tsetse flies (Glossinidae)
9. House flies and stable flies (Muscidae) and latrine flies (Fanniidae)
10. Flies and myiasis
11. Fleas (Siphonaptera)
12. Sucking lice (Anoplura)
13. Bedbugs (Cimicidae)
14. Triatomine bugs (Triatominae)
15. Cockroaches (Blattaria)
16. Soft ticks (Argasidae)
17. Hard ticks (Ixodidae)
18. Scabies mites (Sarcoptidae)
19. Scrub typhus mites (Trombiculidae)
20. Miscellaneous mites
Appendix: names of some chemicals and microbials used in vector control
Glossary of common terms relevant to medical entomology
Select bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Insects [entomology PSVT7], Tropical medicine [MMRT], Medical parasitology [MMFP]