| Parasite and Disease Spread by Major Rivers on Earth: Past and Future Perspectives 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Mehlhorn, Heinz (Editor), Klimpel, Sven (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030290603 ISBN-13: 9783030290603 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Parasitology - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - General |
| Dewey: 577.6 |
| Series: Parasitology Research Monographs |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.82 lbs) 454 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book focuses on waterborne pathogens and significant diseases occurring along major rivers around the globe, including key examples like the Amazonas, Mekong River and Nile. Written by leading international experts, it offers unique insights into local riverine infection risks in times of global warming, and addressing these through advances in diagnosis, health management and the development of simple but effective control measures. It also sheds light on why former societies collapsed due to transmitted diseases during periods of climate change, droughts and floods, to help establish effective preventive measures for the future. The book appeals to a wide readership, from scientists in the field of parasitology, infectious diseases and epidemiology, to healthcare managers and general readers with an interest in pathogen spread along the largest rivers on earth. It particularly highlights past and current control mechanisms in times of global warming and assesses potential future health hazards. |