Medical entomology for students / M.W. Service.

By:

Service, M. W

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; New York : Chapman & Hall, 1996.Edition: 1st edDescription: [xi], 278 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

041271230X (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

614.432 SER-M 1996 503665

Contents:

1. Introduction to mosquitoes (Culicidae) -- 2. Anopheline mosquitoes (Anophelinae) -- 3. Culicine mosquitoes (Culicinae) -- 4. Blackflies (Simuliidae) -- 5. Phlebotomine sandflies (Phlebotominae) -- 6. Biting midges (Certopogonidae) -- 7. Horseflies (Tabanidae) -- 8. Tsetse-flies (Glossinidae) -- 9. House-flies and stable-flies (Muscidae) and latrine flies (Fanniidae) -- 10. Flies and myiasis -- 11. Fleas (Siphonaptera) -- 12. 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.

Summary: Arthropod vectors of disease pose major health problems worldwide. This textbook aims to provide the reader with basic information on the recognition, biology and medical importance of arthropods which affect human health and their control. The book is primarily aimed at students of subjects as diverse as tropical medicine, parasitology, entomology and pest control. It is also intended as a source of information for physicians, nurses, health officials and community health workers.Summary: Easy accessibility, beautiful illustrations and clear presentation combine to make this book essential reading for students and teachers alike of this important subject.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference	University College of Medicine Library Shelf No. 37, LBS	Not for loan and check out is restricted	614.432 SER-M 1996 503665 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan (Restricted Access)		503665

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Arthropod vectors of disease pose major health problems worldwide. This textbook aims to provide the reader with basic information on the recognition, biology and medical importance of arthropods which affect human health and their control. The book is primarily aimed at students of subjects as diverse as tropical medicine, parasitology, entomology and pest control. It is also intended as a source of information for physicians, nurses, health officials and community health workers.

Easy accessibility, beautiful illustrations and clear presentation combine to make this book essential reading for students and teachers alike of this important subject.