Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pathological conditions caused by arthropods and principles of their treatment -- Principles of treatment for arthropod bites, stings, and other exposure -- Allergy to arthropods and their venoms -- Stings -- Bites -- Dermatitis, urticaria, and blistering from contact with arthropods -- Myiasis (invasion of human tissues by fly larvae) -- Delusions of parasitosis (imaginary insect or mite infestations) -- Arthropods of medical importance -- Identification of medically important arthropods -- Ants -- Bees -- Blister beetles -- Bugs (the true bugs) -- Urticating caterpillars -- Centipedes -- Cockroaches -- Earwigs -- Fleas -- Biting flies -- Non-biting flies -- Flies whose maggots cause myiasis in humans -- Lice -- Millipedes -- Mites -- Mosquitoes -- Moths (species whose scales or hairs cause irritation) -- Scorpions -- Spiders -- Ticks -- Wasps (paper wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets).