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Title:
Insect Stings and Bites - A guide to prevention and treatment |
Preface
Harry Riches graduated M.B., B.S. (Lond.), M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P (Lond.) from Guy's Hospital Medical School, London University and subsequently proceeded to higher medical qualifications of M.R.C.P (Lond.), M.D. (Lond.) and FR.C.P (Lond.).
For twenty-eight years prior to retirement he was Consultant Physician to Harefield Heart Hospital.
Harry has had a life-long interest in honey bees and has made a special study of allergy problems associated with stings. He has lectured and written extensively on the subject.
During the last thirty years Harry has had substantial involvement in British beekeeping organizations. He is currently President and a director of Beecroft Ltd and a director of National Honey Show Ltd. Previous appointments include President and Chairman of the British Beekeepers' Association, President and Chairman of the Central Association of Beekeepers, and Council member of the International Bee Research Association. He is also a Liveryman and Past Master of theWorshipful Company ofWax Chandlers of the City of London.
In their variety, insects surpass all other forms of animal life. Over a million species have already been described and several thousands of new discoveries are reported annually. Such vast numbers make insects of great environmental importance. Thankfully, only a few are directly aggressive towards humans. Although the injuries inflicted on us by this minority are seldom more than painful and unpleasant, sensitivity to insect salivary secretions and venom can develop in some individuals with unfortunate results. Furthermore, in many parts of the world insects are vectors of serious diseases.
Insects assail us for two quite different reasons: those that bite do so to obtain food, whilst those that sting are usually acting in self defence. Bites must, therefore, be regarded as a common hazard in the countryside during summer and difficult to avoid, whereas stings, with care, should be largely preventable.
This booklet focuses essentially on insects which may be troublesome in the outdoor environment. It does not include advice on human infestation with biting ectoparasites, such as fleas (Siphonaptera). Perhaps in passing it should be noted that most fleas found on humans in Britain emanate from domestic cats and dogs. Fortunately, infested pets can be relieved of their unwanted company by treatment from veterinary practitioners.
Introduction
Chapter I Bites
Chapter 2 Bites Prevention and Treatment
Chapter 3 Insect Stings
Chapter 4 Allergy (Hypersensitivity) to InsectVenom
Chapter 5 Reducing the risk of
Bites and Stings
IndexPICTURES
Picture I Mosquito
Picture 2 Horse fly
Picture 3 Harvest mite
Picture 4 Ticks
Picture 5 Bumble bee
Picture 6 Honey bee
Picture 7 The sting
Picture 8 Wasp
Picture 9 EpiPen
Picture 10 Recovery position
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