Imported Skin Diseases, Second Edition
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Global movement of people leads to the global movement of diseaseInternational travel enables skin diseases to move around the world with increasing ease. Skin diseases transmitted through casual contact with people, animal vectors and a foreign environment are particularly prone to transport. Dermatologists need to recognize the signs and symptoms of disease not native to their environment to enable proper diagnosis and care.Imported Skin Diseases provides a clinical guide to the foreign diseases increasingly seen in ‘Western’ clinics. With a focus on accurate diagnosis and effective therapy, the book covers:Differences between pigmented and non-pigmented skinViral, bacterial and fungal InfectionsParasitic infestationsSexually transmitted diseasesAquatic diseasesWritten by an international team of experts, with practical tips throughout, Imported Skin Diseases prepares you for the unusual skin diseases you are increasingly likely to see in your clinic.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–3): William R. Faber, Roderick J. Hay and Bernard NaafsChapter 2 Precautions and Protection (pages 4–7): William R. Faber, Roderick J. Hay and Bernard NaafsChapter 3 Pigmentary Disorders in Black Skin (pages 8–18): J.P.W. van der Veen and L. Nieuweboer?KrobotovaChapter 4 Difference Between Pigmented and Nonpigmented Skin (pages 19–30): Bernard NaafsChapter 5 Influence of the New Environment on the Skin (pages 31–44): Sadhanna Badeloe and Henk E. MenkeChapter 6 Fungal Infections (pages 45–63): Roderick J. HayChapter 7 Mycobacterial Infections (pages 64–78): William R. FaberChapter 8 Leprosy (pages 79–93): Bernard Naafs and William R. FaberChapter 9 Buruli Ulcer (pages 94–106): Douglas S. Walsh, Wayne M. Meyers and F. PortaelsChapter 10 Ulcerating Pyodermas (pages 107–113): Jim E. ZeegelaarChapter 11 Rickettsioses (pages 114–122): Piet A. Kager and Hans G. SchipperChapter 12 Viral Diseases (pages 123–148): Rana M. Mays, Rachel A. Gordon, Saba Javed, Janice M. Wilson, Whitney J. LaPolla, Natalie A. Kjar and Stephen K. TyringChapter 13 Sexually Transmitted Infections (pages 149–161): Michael Waugh and Henry J.C. de VriesChapter 14 Endemic Treponematoses (pages 162–170): Herman J.H. EngelkensChapter 15 American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (pages 171–188): Carolina Talhari, Jorge Augusto de Oliveira Guerra, Anette Chrusciak?Talhari, Paulo Roberto Lima Machado and Sinesio TalhariChapter 16 Leishmaniasis: Old World (pages 189–204): Francisco Vega?LopezChapter 17 Onchocerciasis/Filariasis (pages 205–225): Michele E. MurdochChapter 18 Schistosomiasis (pages 226–233): Anton M. Polderman and Lisette van LieshoutChapter 19 Tungiasis (pages 234–242): Hermann Feldmeier and Jorg HeukelbachChapter 20 Cutaneous Larva Migrans (pages 243–251): Heukelbach Jorg and Hermann FeldmeierChapter 21 Myiasis (pages 252–263): Roger Kapoor, Timothy A. McGraw and Dirk M. ElstonChapter 22 Persistent Insect Bites (pages 264–272): Colette L.M. van HeesChapter 23 Beetle Dermatitis (pages 273–282): Martin Glatz and Peter Schmid?GrendelmeierChapter 24 Aquatic Skin Disorders (pages 283–292): Menno T.W. GaastraChapter 25 Geographic Distribution (pages 293–295): William R. Faber, Roderick J. Hay and Bernard NaafsChapter 26 Clinical Problems (pages 296–298): William R. Faber, Roderick J. Hay and Bernard Naafs
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