Rosemary Drisdelle
Rosemary Drisdelle has been published many times as a nonfiction writer and several times as a poet. Her first book, Parasites: Tales of Humanity's Most Unwelcome Guests, was published by the University of California Press in Aug, 2010. Drisdelle has been writing for Suite101 since 2006 and was, for a time, Section Editor in Science and Nature.
A mixed educational background gives Drisdelle the broad base of experience and knowledge that informs her writing. Trained in the 70's as a medical laboratory technologist, she enjoyed a career in clinical microbiology, mycology, and parasitology for many years. She returned to studies as a part time student in her thirties and earned a BA, with a major in sociology and two minors: English, and peace and conflict studies. From that point on, she focused on writing.
Drisdelle has written for professional journals, trade publications, consumer magazines, and websites on various topics, most of which involved some aspect of health or nature. To find out more about her book and other publications, visit rosemarydrisdelle.com
Read Rosemary Drisdelle's articles here on Suite101 and on the web:
Bedbug.com: The Chemical War Against Bed Bugs
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol: Doctor, There's a Tadpole in My Feces!
Nursing: Maggot Debridement Therapy: A Living Cure
Cvso.ca: Walking on Water: The Nova Scotia Coastal Trail
Latest Articles
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Toxocara and Toxocariasis in Pets and Humans
Toxocara spp. intestinal roundworms of dogs and cats, can cause serious illness in humans. Children are at highest risk of infection.
Apr 23, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Energy Efficient Windows – Low-E
Low-e windows can help keep heat in when it's cold outside, or out when it's hot. Window energy efficiency ratings should fit the climate.
Apr 20, 2011
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Epidemiology of Clonorchis sinensis – Chinese Liver Fluke
Clonorchis sinensis is a successful parasite because of human cultural practices that support its complex life cycle.
Mar 19, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Clonorchiasis – Chinese Liver Fluke Infection
Clonorchis sinensis flukes reside in the bile ducts of the liver causing inflammation. Chronic infection may lead to cancer.
Mar 18, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Life Cycle of Clonorchis sinensis – Chinese Liver Fluke
The Chinese liver fluke lives in the human bile ducts and has a complicated life cycle involving a mammal, a snail, and a freshwater fish.
Mar 18, 2011
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Septic System Maintenance
Good care of a septic tank and drainage field involves controlling what goes down the drain, care of system components, and regular inspection and pumping.
Mar 7, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Land Survey – A Legal Description of Real Property
Owners of real estate need lot surveys done for various reasons, but always to establish, in one way or another, what they own and what it looks like.
Feb 27, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Uranium in Water – A Problem in Drilled Wells
Uranium is a common element found in rock and soil that can be present in drinking water. Consuming too much uranium has harmful health effects.
Feb 24, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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Arsenic in Water – Test the Well
Arsenic poisoning occurs when arsenic contaminates drinking water. Water supplies and private wells should be tested for this element.
Feb 22, 2011
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Grey Water Recycling
Domestic grey water reclamation involves separating grey water, treating it, and reusing it. Grey water systems save water and money.
Feb 9, 2011
- Rosemary Drisdelle
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