Public Health Entomology 2nd edition

In the struggle against vector-borne diseases, it is critical that we bridge the gap among vector control workers on the ground (practitioners), public health planners and administrators, and (academic) medical entomologists. This second edition of Public Health Entomology is designed to fit certificate courses in public health entomology offered by universities and U.S. Centers of Excellence. It comprehensively examines vector-borne disease prevention, surveillance, and control from a governmental and public health perspective with worldwide application.

Divided into two sections, the book begins with a historical account of the early beginnings of pest control and public health. Next, it outlines the concepts, design, and implementation of a sound public health entomology program, including issues associated with pesticide use, FEMA and other disaster response entities, and an adverse, chemophobic public. The second section provides an overview of some of the most common public health pests that are found globally. Copious photos and line drawings accentuate the text, along with text boxes and sidebars. The new edition addresses "IPM and Alternative Control Methods" in each section, expands the Lyme disease section, and includes other new and emerging tick-borne diseases (TBD). It provides enhanced discussion of working with local political figures and jurisdictions, as well as partnerships with academia, and is generally more worldwide in scope.

Author Jerome Goddard designed and implemented the vector control program along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. His ability to communicate his knowledge and experience to public health students, professionals, and the general public make this book an essential resource for preventing disease from these vector-borne threats.

Chapter 12 Lice

Bloodsucking lice are parasites of humans and many other mammals and birds worldwide, and certain species are significant vectors of disease agents. There are three species of human lice—head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. Head lice are not known to transmit disease agents, but their bites may cause considerable nuisance and irritation. Body lice are also blood-feeders, but primarily associated with clothing. They are known to transmit the agent of epidemic typhus, which has been responsible for devastating epidemics in the past. Pubic lice, found in pubic and perianal areas of the body, are dark gray to brown in color and are called crab lice because of their crablike shape. They are distinctly flattened, oval, and much wider than body or head lice. Management of lice infestations generally requires three steps: (1) delousing infested individuals, with retreatment as necessary; (2) removing nits from the hair and/or sanitizing or discarding infested clothing; and (3) delousing or putting away personal items (hats, combs, pillows, etc.).