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Parasite and Disease Spread by Major Rivers on Earth

Past and Future Perspectives

Heinz Mehlhorn editor Sven Klimpel editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:25th Nov '19

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This book focuses on waterborne pathogens and significant diseases occurring along major rivers around the globe, including key examples like the Amazonas, Mekong River and Nile. Written by leading international experts, it offers unique insights into local riverine infection risks in times of global warming, and addressing these through advances in diagnosis, health management and the development of simple but effective control measures. It also sheds light on why former societies collapsed due to transmitted diseases during periods of climate change, droughts and floods, to help establish effective preventive measures for the future.

The book appeals to a wide readership, from scientists in the field of parasitology, infectious diseases and epidemiology, to healthcare managers and general readers with an interest in pathogen spread along the largest rivers on earth. It particularly highlights past and current control mechanisms in times of global warming and assessespotential future health hazards.

ISBN: 9783030290603

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Weight: unknown

454 pages

1st ed. 2019