This text is the essential tool for identifying arthropods-including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, and scorpions-and the health problems they cause. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, and tick-borne ehrlichiosis are serious worldwide threats to human health. For those living in industrialized nations, the main threat lies with stings and bites of various species and the reactions they cause. Allergic reactions to even common insects such as bees or fire ants can be severe-sometimes resulting in death. Because quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment is imperative, the Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance provides easy-to-find, detailed information about insect- and other arthropod-caused health problems. The volume begins with several chapters devoted to the pathologic conditions caused by arthropods and treatment regimes for each. When a specific arthropod is discussed in Part I, a parenthetical reference is provided, indicating where more detailed information can be found in Part II. In Part II, descriptions of each arthropod are listed alphabetically with clearly marked subheadings so you can go directly to the topic you need without reading any extraneous material. Part III provides a glossary of entomological terms and an index, which includes pathologic conditions and common names to further aid you in finding a specific condition or insect.
Jerome Goddard PhD Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 jgoddard@entomology.msstate.edu Ph: 662-325-2986; Fax: 662-325-8837
SUMMARY: After 20 years in public health entomology at the Mississippi Department of Health, Dr. Jerome Goddard is now an Associate Professor of Entomology at Mississippi State University in Starkville. He has published over 160 scientific papers and 6 books. One of his medical textbooks, "The Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance" is now in its Fifth Edition and is used by physicians worldwide. In addition, Dr. Goddard writes fiction books, mostly scientific thrillers involving a character named Duke Livermore, a herpetologist at the University of Mississippi Biology Department. The Duke Livermore series explores a variety of topics such as virus behavior, perception of time, and linguistics.
A. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS Science Education BS 1979 University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS Biology MS 1981 Mississippi State University; Starkville, MS Medical Entomology PhD 1984
B. APPOINTMENTS 2008-present Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Associate Extension Professor Mississippi State University 1989-2008 Mississippi State Department of Health State Medical Entomologist 1986-1989 United States Air Force Medical Entomologist 1985 Department of Entomology Research Associate Mississippi State University 1981-1984 Department of Entomology Graduate Research Assistant Mississippi State University
C. PUBLICATIONS Dr. Goddard has written 6 books and over 160 scientific articles. One of his books, The Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance, is in the Fifth Edition and is used by physicians worldwide.
Selected recent publications
Goddard, J. 2008. Infectious Diseases and Arthropods, Second Edition. Humana Press(Springer International), Berlin, 251 pp. Harrison, B.A., Varnado, W.C., Whitt, P.B. and Goddard, J. 2008. New diagnostic characters for females of Psorophora (Janthinosoma) species of the United States, with notes on Psorophora Mexicana. J Vector Ecol 33: 232-237. Goddard, J. II and J. Goddard. 2008. Estimating populations of adult Ixodes scapularis in Mississippi using a sequential Bayesian algorithm. J Med Entomol 45: 556-562. Paddock, C.D., Finley, R.W., Wright, C.S., Robinson, H.N., Schrodt, B.J., Lane, C.C., Ekenna,O., Blass, M.A., Tamminga, C.L., Ohl, C.A., McLellan, S.L., Goddard, J., Holman, R.C.,Openshaw, J.J., Sumner, J., Zaki, S.R., and Eremeeva, M.E. 2008. Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis and its clinical distinction from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Clin Inf Dis 47: 1188-1196. Goddard, J., W.C. Varnado, and B.A. Harrison. 2006. Notes on the ecology of Culex coronator in Mississippi. J Amer Mosq Contr Assoc 22: 622-625. Goddard, J., G. Waggy, W.C. Varnado, and B.A. Harrison. 2007. Taxonomy and ecology of the pitcher plant mosquito, Wyeomyia smithii, in Mississippi. Proc Entomol Soc Washington 109: 684-688. Goddard, J. 2007. Seasonal activity of Amblyomma spp. in Mississippi. J Vector Ecol 32:157-158. Goddard, J. and C.D. Paddock. 2005. Observations on the distribution and seasonality of Amblyomma maculatum in Mississippi. J Med Entomol 42: 176-179. Goddard, J. 2003. Experimental infection of lone star ticks, Amblyomma americanum (L.) with Rickettsia parkeri and exposure of guinea pigs to the agent. J Med Entomol 40: 686- 689. Sumner, J.W., L.A. Durden, J. Goddard, E.Y. Stromdahl, K.L. Clark, W.K. Reeves, and C.D. Paddock. 2007. Gulf Coast ticks (Amblyomma maculatum) and Rickettsia parkeri, United States. Emerg Infect Dis 13: 751-753. Goddard, J. 2006. An annotated list of the ticks of Mississippi. J. Vector Ecol. 31: 206-209. Elchos, B.L. and J. Goddard. 2003. Fatal Rocky Mountain spotted fever in a woman and her dogs: public health implications. J. Amer. Vet. Med. Assoc. 223: 1450-1452. Goddard, J., J. Sumner, C. Paddock, W.A. Nicholson, J. Shen, and J.F. Piesman. 2003. Survey of Mississippi ticks for Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Borrelia species. J Soc Vect Ecol 28: 184-189. Goddard, J. 2002. A ten-year study of human tick biting in Mississippi, 1990-1999: Implications for disease transmission. J Agromed 8: 25-32.
D. OTHER ACTIVITIES 1. Helped develop an algorithm using Bayesian statistics to estimate tick populations in forests. This computer program is available free to the public. 2. Developed a lecture entitled, "Use of Logic in Science" for presentation at various conferences/seminars to highlight the need for, and promote the use of, sound reasoning in scientific endeavors. 3. Developed educational and training materials intended to promote safe and efficient mosquito control practices in local communities. 4. Taught logic and logical reasoning skills in a continuing education program at a local college (Mississippi College). 5. Provided service to the community volunteering at a local "bug camp" where children can learn about entomology, and authored a children's book (both hardbound and paperback student editions) on insects and their interactions with humans, intended to promote an appreciation of entomology. 6. Active in his church, currently a United Methodist "lay minister" (volunteer).
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