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Author Ball, Shelley L. (Shelley Lynne), 1965- author.

Title Lyme disease, ticks and you : a guide to navigating tick bites, Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections / Shelley Ball, PhD.

Publication Info. Buffalo, New York ; Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, [2021]

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  616.92 BALL    Check Shelf
 Granby, Main Library - Adult  616.92 BALL    Check Shelf
 Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction  616 BAL    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  616.9246 BAL    Check Shelf
Description 160 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155).
Summary "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."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents Introduction: My journey with Lyme disease -- What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease -- The biology of Lyme disease -- Reducing the risk of a tick bite -- What if I'm bitten? -- Diagnosing Lyme disease -- Treating Lyme and coinfections.
Subject Lyme disease -- Popular works.
Tick-borne diseases -- Popular works.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General.
MEDICAL / Infection Control.
MEDICAL / Parasitology.
Lyme disease. (OCoLC)fst01004246
Tick-borne diseases. (OCoLC)fst01150727
Genre/Form Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
ISBN 9780228103202 (softcover)
0228103207 (softcover)
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