Arthropod Benchtop Reference Guide, 2nd Edition
Bobbi S. Pritt, MD, MS, DTMH, FCAP
Blaine A. Mathison, BS, M(ASCP)

Arthropod Benchtop Reference Guide, 2^nd Edition is a richly illustrated, practical guide to the ectoparasites most frequently encountered in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Designed for students, medical technologists, and clinical parasitologists, it’s an affordable, convenient way to identify commonly encountered parasites quickly and confidently. Its rugged construction is well suited for heavy use at the workbench.

This updated second edition features expanded content, updated epidemiologic tables, and expanded keys for ticks and myiasis-causing fly larvae.

Features include:

• More than 25 ectoparasite profiles commonly seen in the clinical laboratory, including ticks, mites, lice, bed bugs, kissing bugs, fleas, and myiasis-causing fly larvae and pseudoparasites
• Detailed descriptions of the arthropod morphology, ecology, and clinical significance
• Eight tabbed sections for easy reference at the bench
• Sturdy, laminated construction with a unique 6 1⁄2″ x 7″size for benchtop use
• Spiral bound; 92 pages; 50+ images; 2025