Contributors
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
1 Infections and Intoxications from the Ocean: Risks of the Shore
2 Infections Acquired via Fresh Water: from Lakes to Hot Tubs
3 Arthropod-Borne Diseases: the Camper's Uninvited Guests
4 Infections Acquired in the Garden
5 Diseases Transmitted by Man's Best Friend: the Dog
6 Diseases Transmitted by Cats
7 Diseases Transmitted by Birds
8 Diseases Transmitted by Less Common House Pets
9 Diseases Transmitted by Man's Worst Friend: the Rat
10 Diseases Transmitted by Domestic Livestock: Perils of the Petting Zoo
11 The Ancient Curse: Rabies
12 Sports: the Infectious Hazards
13 Infectious Risks of Traveling Abroad
14 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Travel: from Boudoir to Bordello
15 Infections from Body Piercing and Tattoos
16 Infectious Diseases at High Altitude
17 Infectious Risks of Air Travel
18 Infections on Cruise Ships
19 Infections Associated with Exotic Cuisine: the Dangers of Delicacies
Index