A day at the beach: delightful, restorative - and potentially
dangerous.
Leisure activities, from the mundane to the exotic, expose us to a
growing list of pathogenic microbes, some new and many increasingly
resistant to current therapies. Common pets, livestock, traveling, and
cuisine all have the potential to cause illnesses that may be difficult
to diagnose and treat.
Engagingly written by a team of infectious disease specialists and
edited by David Schlossberg, Infections of Leisure features 19
chapters focused on the infection risks associated with particular types
of activities, including camping, playing sports, interacting with
animals, receiving body modifications, and mountain climbing. This new
edition includes vibrant, full-color images, recommended readings chosen
by expert authors, and practical tips in each chapter.
Useful for health care professionals, microbiologists, and infectious
diseases specialists, the information in Infections of Leisure will
support confident identification of leisure-associated infections and
enable informed choices, as well as provide an understanding of the
risks posed to human health by hobbies, exotic foods and travel.
