Biology of Ticks is the most comprehensive work on tick biology and
tick-borne diseases. This second edition is a multi-authored work,
featuring the research and analyses of renowned experts across the
globe. Spanning two volumes, the book examines the systematics,
biology, structure, ecological adaptations, evolution, genomics and
the molecular processes that underpin the growth, development and
survival of these important disease-transmitting parasites. Also
discussed is the remarkable array of diseases transmitted (or
caused) by ticks, as well as modern methods for their control. This
book should serve as a modern reference for students, scientists,
physicians, veterinarians and other specialists. Volume I covers
the biology of the tick and features chapters on tick systematics,
tick life cycles, external and internal anatomy, and others
dedicated to specific organ systems, specifically, the tick
integument, mouthparts and digestive system, salivary glands, waste
removal, salivary glands, respiratory system, circulatory system
and hemolymph, fat body, the nervous and sensory systems and
reproductive systems. Volume II includes chapters on the ecology of
non-nidicolous and nidicolous ticks, genetics and genomics
(including the genome of the Lyme disease vector Ixodes scapularis)
and immunity, including host immune responses to tick feeding and
tick-host interactions, as well as the tick's innate immune system
that prevents and/or controls microbial infections. Six chapters
cover in depth the many diseases caused by the major tick-borne
pathogens, including tick-borne protozoa, viruses, rickettsiae of
all types, other types of bacteria (e.g., the Lyme disease agent)
and diseases related to tick paralytic agents and toxins. The
remaining chapters are devoted to tick control using vaccines,
acaricides, repellents, biocontrol, and, finally, techniques for
breeding ticks in order to develop tick colonies for scientific
study.
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