Main description:
Human Parasitology emphasizes the medical aspects of the topic, while incorporating functional morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology to enhance appreciation of the diverse implications of parasitism. Bridging the gap between classical clinical parasitology texts and traditional encyclopaedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested not only in the medical aspects of Parasitology but also to those who require a solid foundation in the biology of parasites.
- Updated and expanded reference section
- New chapter on Immunology
- Additional SEM and TEM micrographs
- Professionally drawn life cycle illustrations
- Addition of Host Immune Response section for each organism
Review quote:
Praise for the previous edition:
"Liberally accented with photographs, diagrams, and clinical case pictures, this text is straightforward, adequately referenced, and logically organized... provides a bridge between the well-known exhaustive compendiums and brief treatises for the college level student considering a career in the biological sciences or healthcare fields... Clinical correlations and therapeutic options which enhance the biology presented are included. I particularly liked the easy to follow life cycle diagrams and the many electron micrographs which clearly delineate important characteristics of these microorganisms... Its modest price, well-written style, and up-to-date information should make this text a course director's favorite."
--John S. Czachor, MD, Wright State University, Division of Infectious Diseases for
DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS
Table of contents:
Symbiosis and Parasitism
Parasite-Host Interactions
General Characteristics of the Protozoa
Visceral Protozoa I: Amoebae and Ciliates
Visceral Protozoa II: Flagellates
Blood and Tissue Protozoa I: Hemoflagellates
Blood and Tissue Protozoa II: Human Malaria
Genearal Characteristics of the Trematoda
Visceral Flukes
Blood Flukes
General Characteristics of the Cestoidea
Intestinal Tapeworms
Extraintestinal Tapeworms
General Characteristics of the Nematoda
Intestinal Nematodes
Blood and Tissue Nematodes
Arthropods as Vectors
Human Parasitology emphasizes the medical aspects of the topic, while incorporating functional morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology to enhance appreciation of the diverse implications of parasitism. Bridging the gap between classical clinical parasitology texts and traditional encyclopaedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested not only in the medical aspects of Parasitology but also to those who require a solid foundation in the biology of parasites.
- Updated and expanded reference section
- New chapter on Immunology
- Additional SEM and TEM micrographs
- Professionally drawn life cycle illustrations
- Addition of Host Immune Response section for each organism
Review quote:
Praise for the previous edition:
"Liberally accented with photographs, diagrams, and clinical case pictures, this text is straightforward, adequately referenced, and logically organized... provides a bridge between the well-known exhaustive compendiums and brief treatises for the college level student considering a career in the biological sciences or healthcare fields... Clinical correlations and therapeutic options which enhance the biology presented are included. I particularly liked the easy to follow life cycle diagrams and the many electron micrographs which clearly delineate important characteristics of these microorganisms... Its modest price, well-written style, and up-to-date information should make this text a course director's favorite."
--John S. Czachor, MD, Wright State University, Division of Infectious Diseases for
DOODY'S PUBLISHING REVIEWS
Table of contents:
Symbiosis and Parasitism
Parasite-Host Interactions
General Characteristics of the Protozoa
Visceral Protozoa I: Amoebae and Ciliates
Visceral Protozoa II: Flagellates
Blood and Tissue Protozoa I: Hemoflagellates
Blood and Tissue Protozoa II: Human Malaria
Genearal Characteristics of the Trematoda
Visceral Flukes
Blood Flukes
General Characteristics of the Cestoidea
Intestinal Tapeworms
Extraintestinal Tapeworms
General Characteristics of the Nematoda
Intestinal Nematodes
Blood and Tissue Nematodes
Arthropods as Vectors