From the Publisher:                

     The updated and revised Infections of Leisure, 3rd Edition, is a fascinating examination of the risks associated with an array of leisure activities.  Whether camping, enjoying a day at the beach, or traveling to an exotic locale, humans continually expose themselves to a variety of infectious diseases.  Widely readable, this new volume seeks to demystify infectious diseases that may be encountered and to alert physicians and the informed public to potential dangers and suggested treatment.

     All existing chapters have been thoroughly updated and revised, and two brand-new chapters on infections related to tattooing and piercing and infections at high altitude have been added.   The book is organized for easy access, with infectious diseases indexed by activity and by organism.  Written by experts in the field, material is definitive and valuable for practicing physicians, providing a diagnostic tool and reference source for additional research. 

     In its endeavor to educate the public, Infections of Leisure, 3rd Edition, offers widely useful information that can be used to make informed choices regarding leisure activities.

Key Features

• Only publication available to compile information on infections related to leisure activities in one user-friendly volume
• All chapters updated and two brand-new chapters introduced
• Chapters written by experts in their respective fields
• Information presented in a manner that is useful for physicians but understandable to the informed public
• Organized for easy reference by infection or by activity
• Novel way of presenting common infectious diseases

Table of Contents

Chapter 1.     At the Shore

Chapter 2.     Freshwater:  From Lakes to Hot Tubs

Chapter 3.     The Camper's Uninvited Guests

Chapter 4.     Infections in the Garden

Chapter 5.     With Man's Best Friend

Chapter 6.     Around Cats

Chapter 7.     Feathered Friends

Chapter 8.     Less Common House Pets

Chapter 9.     Man's Worst Friend (the Rat)

Chapter 10.   Rabies:  Ancient Malady, New Twists

Chapter 11.   Exotic and Trendy Cuisine

Chapter 12.   Transmission of Infectious Diseases during Sporting Activities

Chapter 13.   Traveling Abroad

Chapter 14.   From Boudoir to Bordello:  Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Travel

Chapter 15.   Infections from Body Piercing and Tattoos

Chapter 16.   Infectious Diseases at High Altitude

INDEX