Lyme disease, ticks and you a guide to navigating tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections

"This book is a primer for those concerned about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (OTBDs). The book first introduces the reader to ticks and the main species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease in North America - Borrelia burgdorferi. The book also features tips on how to prevent tic...

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Main Author: Ball, Shelley L. 1965- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Buffalo, New York ; Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, [2021]
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Summary: "This book is a primer for those concerned about Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (OTBDs). The book first introduces the reader to ticks and the main species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease in North America - Borrelia burgdorferi. The book also features tips on how to prevent tick bites and remove ticks, as well as valuable information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and OTBDs. The book has an extensive list of resources for the reader to further explore the scientific studies and books that are at the forefront of understanding Lyme and OTBDs."--
Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155).
ISBN: 9780228103202
0228103207
Author Notes: Shelley Ball, PhD, is a scientist and the Founder and President of Biosphere Environmental Education, a social enterprise focused on connecting people with nature. In addition to being a passionate spokesperson for science, she is an avid photographer with a focus on nature and conservation photography. Shelley lives in Westport, Ontario, a hot spot for black-legged ticks.