The Health Care Professional's Guide to the Treatment and Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis: An Extensive Review of New Human Babesia Species and Advanced Treatments (Paperback)

~ James Schaller (Author) "I grew up very close to my grandmother..." (more)
Key Phrases: luman species, other piroplasms, oral artesunate, United States, Western Blot, American Babesia (more...)

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Important comprehensive medical Information to prevent the misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis of Babesia Infections. Babesia is commonly found with Lyme disease, and -- like all tick infections -- is rarely reported. The deer tick which carries Lyme disease and Babesia may be as small as a poppy seed and injects a painkiller, an antihistamine and an anticoagulant to avoid detection. Various forms of Babesia are carried by deer ticks. This practical clinical medical text introduces health care workers to some new and dangerous Babesia species that infect humans and are not routinely tested for by sincere physicians. It also shows Babesia can be present without anemia. Some sample Babesiosis findings include: significant fatigue, coughing, dizziness, trouble thinking, fevers, chills, air hunger, headache and sweats. But many other symptoms are possible. This is the most up to date and complete book for diagnosing and treating all the currently known forms of Babesia. Many forms of Babesia in are not easy to diagnose and most human species are not currently tested for by virtually all laboratories. The treatment options examine all major studies, and also include interviews with top clinicians treating routine and resistant Babesia and a wide range of traditional and credible integrative treatments such as Astemisia derivatives -- a top malaria treatment recommended by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Finally, this book addresses many other aspects of practical medical care often overlooked in this infection such as treatment options for fatigue. Both the format and the writing style is meant for fast and easy learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Hope Academic Press (October 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978747380
• ISBN-13: 978-0978747381
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #857,463 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every MD dealing with tick-borne diseases sufferers should read it!, January 9, 2007

By	Sylvie Rinaudo (France, Europe) - See all my reviews

I am really grateful to Dr James Schaller to have written the first exhaustive book on human babesiosis. It is an amazing sum of information that I suggest all MDs treating tick-borne diseases should read. Babesiosis litterate patients wanting to know what's happening in their bodies should also get it. It is a must have for you and your doctor, if you have caught this plague called babesiosis and try to get rid of it. The book is written in an easy to read and pleasant way (though English is not my mother language). It is a considerable source of references, treatments, interactions, helpful tips, a masterpiece of the state of art. SR, PhD

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intensly thorough and Highly practical, December 14, 2006

By	Ralph W. Eckardt "Doctor of Social Work" (Suburban Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Schaller writes in an engaging manner that draws professionals and is clear enough so those who are struggling with these symptoms can understand the etiology, description and treatment of the disease. The book freely and exhautively shares a bibliography so those who need more already have a lot of the research sources completed for them. I am not a medical doctor but in my work with individuals, couples and families it gives me abundant resources to spot potential symptoms and refer people knowledgably for further evaluation. Dr. Sahaller is a prolific writer but he takes no shortcuts in his work. Very few medidal books bridge the gap from professional to lay reader, and this book makes a yeoman's attempt, and for my money, succeeds. Ralph W. Eckardt DSW, Individual, couple and family therapist with 40 years experience.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-Saving, well-researched information on a Leading Killer, December 14, 2006

By	PJ Langhoff (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

When I asked my Ivy league educated doctor about Babesia and he replied "What's That?" I was shocked. When I told him about Dr. Schaller's book on Babesia, he promised to order a copy of it. If people are suffering from diseases that "TOP" ACADEMIC PHYSICIANS AREN'T AWARE OF, how will people become well? The answer lies in incredibly informative books like this one by Dr. James Schaller. There truly is life-saving, well-researched information for both laypersons and physicians alike. I have learned more about Babesia than most physicians just from reading this book! I recommend it as MANDATORY CURRICULUM IN ALL MEDICAL SCHOOLS and for physicians in practice.