Infections of Leisure

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 t