The Encyclopedia of Medical and Veterinary Entomology (Relié)

Arthropod-transmitted infections continue to be a front-line issue in all regions of the world. Understanding the insects that transmit diseases, the mechanisms of infection and the resulting diseases is vital to doctors, veterinarians, public health workers and disease control agencies. This major reference work examines the biology, classification and control of arthropods that cause disease in animals and humans.
The morphology, taxonomy and phylogeny of fleas, flies, lice, mites, midges, mosquitoes, ticks and other groups are covered, with descriptions of their medical and veterinary significance, diseases they cause, species distribution and global disease spread. Updated, developed and reworked from Doug Kettle's seminal Medical and Veterinary Entomology, this new work presents vital information in an encyclopedia format, with alphabetical entries and an extensive index to make key facts easy to find.
This treatment of the subject provides accessible content and up-to-date research, illustrated by line drawings and colour photographs. As a guide in the field or as a research tool, this is an essential resource for students, researchers and medical and veterinary professionals.