Vector- and Rodent-Borne Diseases in Europe and North America
Distribution, Public Health Burden, and Control

An important reference detailing the distribution, prevalence and incidence of vector- and rodent-borne diseases in Europe, USA and Canada.

Norman G. Gratz (Author)

9780521854474, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 2 November 2006

410 pages, 10 b/w illus. 12 tables
25.3 x 17.8 x 2.4 cm, 0.972 kg

'… present[s] a nice review for public health professionals who have one last chance to pick the brain of one of the best in the business.' Journal of Medical Entomology

A significant number of diseases are carried by insects, ticks, mites and rodents, and these diseases are far more common than is often realised. New diseases are regularly discovered and are becoming increasingly widespread, in part due to increased global travel and possibly even climate change. In this exciting new volume Norman Gratz, former Director, Division of Vector Biology and Control, World Health Organisation, reviews the distribution of all currently identified vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe, the USA and Canada. Each type of infection is presented by group, covering incidence and prevalence, costs and public health burdens. Basic vector biology and control is described in detail and an extensive bibliography is provided to aid readers seeking further information. With its comprehensive coverage and detail, this book is set to become the standard reference for anyone working on vector- and rodent-borne diseases in medical entomology, zoology, epidemiology and public health.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The vector and rodent-borne diseases of Europe
3. Vector and rodent-borne diseases in European history
4. The present status of the vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe
5. The arboviruses - Europe
6. The mosquito-borne arboviruses of Europe
7. Mosquito-borne filarial infections
8. Sandfly-borne diseases
9. Ceratopogonidae - biting midge-borne diseases
10. Dipteran caused infections - Myiasis
11. The Flea-borne diseases
12. The louse-borne diseases
13. Tick-borne diseases of Europe
14. Mite-borne infections and infestations
15. Cockroaches and allergies
16. Vector-borne disease problems associated with introduced vectors in Europe
16. Factors augmenting the incidence, prevalence and distribution of vector-borne diseases in Europe
17. The potential effect of climate change on vector-borne diseases in Europe
18. The rodent-borne diseases of Europe
19. The economic impact and burden of vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe
20. Vector-and rodent borne diseases in the history of the USA and Canada
21. The present status of the vector and rodent-borne diseases in the USA and Canada
22. The mosquito-borne arboviruses
23. Mosquito-borne diseases: Malaria
24. Mosquito-borne filarial infections
25. Sandfly-borne diseases
26. Ceratopogonidae - biting midge-borne diseases
27. Dipteran caused diseases - Myiasis
28. Flea-borne diseases
29. The louse-borne diseases
30. Triatomine-borne diseases
31. Tick-borne diseases of the USA and Canada
32. Mite-borne infections and infestations
33. Cockroaches and allergies
34. Factors augmenting the incidence, prevalence and distribution of vector-borne diseases in the USA and Canada
35. The effect of ecological changes on vector-borne diseases
36. The possible effects of climate change on vector-borne diseases in the USA and Canada
37. Vector-borne disease problems associated with introduced vectors in the USA and Canada
38. The rodent-borne diseases of the USA and Canada
39. The economic impact of vector and rodent-borne diseases in the USA and Canada
40. Conclusions on the burden of the vector and rodent-borne diseases in Europe, the USA and Canada
References.

Subject Areas: Pest control [TVP], Zoology: Vertebrates [PSVW], Zoology: Invertebrates [PSVT], Infectious & contagious diseases [MJCJ], Epidemiology & medical statistics [MBNS]