Advances in Parasitology, Volume 115 1st edition – eBook PDF

Advances in Parasitology, Volume 115 1st edition – Ebook PDF Instant Delivery – ISBN(s): 9780323988711,0323988717

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323988717
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323988711
• Author: Russell Stothard, David Rollinson

Advances in Parasitology, Volume 115, the latest release in this ongoing series, includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history. Chapters in this update include Taking the strain out of onchocerciasis: a reanalysis of blindness and transmission data does not support the existence of a savanna blinding strain of onchocerciasis in West Africa, Enterocytozoon bieneusi of animals, Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis, Genomic analysis reveals predominant clonality and progressive evolution at all evolutionary scales in eukaryotic pathogens, HTLV-I and Strongyloides: the worm lurking beneath, and more.

• Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitology
• Includes medical studies of parasites of major influence
• Features reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy and life history which help shape current thinking and applications

Table of contents:

• 1: Introduction
• 2: Pathogenesis and clinical manifestations
• 3: Immunology
• 4: Diagnosis of genital schistosomiasis
• 5: Co-infections and co-morbidities
• 6: Immigrants and returned travellers
• 7: Management of FGS and MGS
• 8: Disability, stigma and community awareness
• 9: Programme integration
• 10: Conclusions and way forward

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