Lyme Disease, Ticks and You - by Shelley Ball (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This is a modern roadmap for getting a correct diagnosis of Lyme Disease, building on lessons learned by generations of Lyme advocates. People suffering from 'long haul' symptoms due to other diseases will, unfortunately, recognize this medical and political landscape. </br> <i><b>-- Jim Wilson, President, Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation</i></b> </p><p> Lyme disease has been steadily on the rise since the 1990s, and the threat is expected to grow as warmer global temperatures potentially prolong the tick season. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 475,000 people may get Lyme disease each year in the United States (as noted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website) and the Government of Canada reported 1,487 cases in 2018. Lyme, if not treated early, can develop into a debilitating disease, with symptoms that can be felt for months or even years. <i>Lyme Disease, Ticks and You</i> is an easy-to-follow and essential guide to understanding, detecting and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. </p><p> Dr. Shelley Ball, a trained freshwater insect ecologist, is a long-term Lyme sufferer who has been infected multiple times, including with various other tick-borne diseases. Drawing from years of experience advocating for her own health, Dr. Ball has gathered together the information and resources the reader needs to not only understand the science, prevent tick bites and recognize Lyme, but also get treatment for this complex and often misdiagnosed disease. Chapters include: <ul> <li> Chapter 2: What You Need to Know about Ticks and Lyme Disease</li> <li> Chapter 3: A Brief Biology of Lyme Disease</li> <li> Chapter 4: How Can I Reduce the Risk of a Tick Bite?</li> <li> Chapter 5: What If I'm Bitten?</li> <li> Chapter 6: Treating Lyme and Co-Infections</li></ul> </p><p> <i>Lyme Disease, Ticks and You</i> is capped off with an extensive list of references and resources that will further equip each reader with the information they need to deal with ticks, Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The book is both personal and scientific, immensely readable and well-illustrated... It has a permanent place on my bookshelf as a valuable resource. For the benefit of yourself, your family and your pets, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors.--Ruth Chorney "Gardener's Magazine" (10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Readers who have heard of Lyme disease may be surprised to find that it is still largely underdiagnosed and undertreated due to an ongoing lack of information about the disease, making consumer knowledge about it even more essential, to augment physician approaches. From keeping a symptom diary and understanding habitats that encourage ticks to the biology of Lyme Disease and how it affects humans and animals alike, this is a primer that should be in every health collection -- especially rural libraries.--Diane C. Donovan "Donovan's Literary Services" (8/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Written to be thoroughly accessible to lay readers and health professionals alike, Lyme Disease, Ticks and You: A Guide to Navigating Tick Bites, Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections lives up to its title as an invaluable reference and resource about Lyme disease and other tick-borne maladies... A must-have for anyone who lives in tick country or engages in activities like outdoors hiking that have risk of tick bites, and is a welcome addition to public library Health and Medicine collections.-- "Midwest Book Review" (8/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Essential reading for anyone who spends time outdoors in Eastern Ontario.--Lynn Saxberg "Ottawa Citizen" (7/16/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>With ticks and the diseases they bring becoming increasingly common, Lyme Disease, Ticks and You is an important read. Highly recommended!--Glenn Perrett "Toronto.com" (5/20/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> 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 (deer) ticks. </p>
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