Author: John R. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780120317400
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
There are currently 3-5 million cases of leishmaniasis in the world and the prevalence is rising. This is a volume of reviews. Each chapter provides a review on: the cell biology of the parasite and its transmission and survival; the apicomplexan protozoan parasites Theileria anulaga, T. parva and T. sergenti which globally cost agriculture over one billion US dollars annually; the larva of the class Monogenea. The authors cover morphology, behaviour and structure of many examples providing a detailed reference for researchers; the distribution of Schistosoma bovis and considers the reported interactions occurring between parasites and snails; and one of the most serious parasitic diseases in salmonid aquaculture - sealice. In 1998 the costs due to sealice damage in Scotland alone were estimated at u15-30 million."
Advances in Parasitology
Author: John R. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780120317400
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
There are currently 3-5 million cases of leishmaniasis in the world and the prevalence is rising. This is a volume of reviews. Each chapter provides a review on: the cell biology of the parasite and its transmission and survival; the apicomplexan protozoan parasites Theileria anulaga, T. parva and T. sergenti which globally cost agriculture over one billion US dollars annually; the larva of the class Monogenea. The authors cover morphology, behaviour and structure of many examples providing a detailed reference for researchers; the distribution of Schistosoma bovis and considers the reported interactions occurring between parasites and snails; and one of the most serious parasitic diseases in salmonid aquaculture - sealice. In 1998 the costs due to sealice damage in Scotland alone were estimated at u15-30 million."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780120317400
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
There are currently 3-5 million cases of leishmaniasis in the world and the prevalence is rising. This is a volume of reviews. Each chapter provides a review on: the cell biology of the parasite and its transmission and survival; the apicomplexan protozoan parasites Theileria anulaga, T. parva and T. sergenti which globally cost agriculture over one billion US dollars annually; the larva of the class Monogenea. The authors cover morphology, behaviour and structure of many examples providing a detailed reference for researchers; the distribution of Schistosoma bovis and considers the reported interactions occurring between parasites and snails; and one of the most serious parasitic diseases in salmonid aquaculture - sealice. In 1998 the costs due to sealice damage in Scotland alone were estimated at u15-30 million."
Opportunistic Protozoa in Humans
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080580866
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Due to the advent of AIDS, there is currently great interest in opportunistic infections in people with compromised immune systems. This special volume of Advances in Parasitology provides a detailed account ofthe pathogens associated with human enteric diseases, Cryptosporidium parvum, Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cyclospora cayetanensis. This volume is essential for all parasitologists working on opportunistic protozoa.
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080580866
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Due to the advent of AIDS, there is currently great interest in opportunistic infections in people with compromised immune systems. This special volume of Advances in Parasitology provides a detailed account ofthe pathogens associated with human enteric diseases, Cryptosporidium parvum, Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cyclospora cayetanensis. This volume is essential for all parasitologists working on opportunistic protozoa.
Human Parasitology
Author: Burton J. Bogitsh
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080547257
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book 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
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080547257
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book 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
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780815332183
Category : Cells
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780815332183
Category : Cells
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
2008 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic
Author: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9291737119
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
"Knowing your epidemic" is essential for everyone involved in the response to HIV. Extensively illustrated with graphs and charts, this biennial report presents concise but comprehensive summaries of major issues in the global AIDS response. Annexes provide HIV estimates and data 2001 and 2007, and also country progress indicators.
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9291737119
Category : AIDS (Disease)
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
"Knowing your epidemic" is essential for everyone involved in the response to HIV. Extensively illustrated with graphs and charts, this biennial report presents concise but comprehensive summaries of major issues in the global AIDS response. Annexes provide HIV estimates and data 2001 and 2007, and also country progress indicators.
Practical Medical Microbiology for Clinicians
Author: Frank E. Berkowitz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119066743
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Infectious diseases constitute a major portion of illnesses worldwide, and microbiology is a main pillar of clinical infectious disease practice. Knowledge of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites is integral to practice in clinical infectious disease. Practical Medical Microbiology is an invaluable reference for medical microbiology instructors. Drs. Berkowitz and Jerris are experienced teachers in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology respectively, and provide expert insight into microorganisms that affect patients, how organisms are related to each other, and how they are isolated and identified in the microbiology laboratory. The text also is designed to provide clinicians the knowledge they need to facilitate communication with the microbiologist in their laboratory. The text takes a systematic approach to medical microbiology, describing taxonomy of human pathogens and consideration of organisms within specific taxonomic groups. The text tackles main clinical infections caused by different organisms, and supplements these descriptions with clinical case studies, in order to demonstrate the effects of various organisms. Practical Medical Microbiology is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and researchers studying clinical microbiology, medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and virology.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119066743
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Infectious diseases constitute a major portion of illnesses worldwide, and microbiology is a main pillar of clinical infectious disease practice. Knowledge of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites is integral to practice in clinical infectious disease. Practical Medical Microbiology is an invaluable reference for medical microbiology instructors. Drs. Berkowitz and Jerris are experienced teachers in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology respectively, and provide expert insight into microorganisms that affect patients, how organisms are related to each other, and how they are isolated and identified in the microbiology laboratory. The text also is designed to provide clinicians the knowledge they need to facilitate communication with the microbiologist in their laboratory. The text takes a systematic approach to medical microbiology, describing taxonomy of human pathogens and consideration of organisms within specific taxonomic groups. The text tackles main clinical infections caused by different organisms, and supplements these descriptions with clinical case studies, in order to demonstrate the effects of various organisms. Practical Medical Microbiology is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and researchers studying clinical microbiology, medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and virology.
American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care
Author: Jane Meschan Foy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781581109665
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive manual of pediatric medicine - completely updated with 75 new chapters and e-book access.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781581109665
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive manual of pediatric medicine - completely updated with 75 new chapters and e-book access.
Leishmaniasis
Author: David Claborn
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9535112325
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Of all the parasitic diseases, leishmaniasis is one of the most diverse, with a variety of manifestations, from relatively minor cutaneous lesions to deadly visceral infections. It is also widespread, causing human disease in the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa. The environments in which this disease occurs range from desert to tropical jungle to urban habitats. Not surprisingly, the literature on this disease is written in a variety of languages including Portuguese, Arabic, English and French among others. This book provides a synopsis in English of much of the recent research on leishmaniasis, with a focus on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease as described by researchers around the world, but with a focus on the research from Brazil and the Middle East.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9535112325
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Of all the parasitic diseases, leishmaniasis is one of the most diverse, with a variety of manifestations, from relatively minor cutaneous lesions to deadly visceral infections. It is also widespread, causing human disease in the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa. The environments in which this disease occurs range from desert to tropical jungle to urban habitats. Not surprisingly, the literature on this disease is written in a variety of languages including Portuguese, Arabic, English and French among others. This book provides a synopsis in English of much of the recent research on leishmaniasis, with a focus on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease as described by researchers around the world, but with a focus on the research from Brazil and the Middle East.
Parasitic Protozoa of Farm Animals and Pets
Author: Monica Florin-Christensen
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319701320
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
This book provides an in-depth yet concise overview of the most common and emerging protozoa that cause diseases in both farm animals and companion animals. As outlined in the concise introduction, pathogenic protozoans represent an evolutionary highly diverse and little understood group of disease-causing microorganisms. For each of the featured parasitic unicellular eukaryotes, it discusses the morphology, lifecycle, epidemiology and host-pathogen interactions. In addition, the book highlights the latest developments in diagnostic methods, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Thorough information on genomes and genetic manipulation strategies for some of the protozoa covered in this book is also included. Infections involving parasitic protozoa can cause productivity losses and/or reduce the quality of life of infected animals. Some infections are zoonotic, posing an on-going public health threat. In most cases, prevention and treatment are either non-existent or need considerable improvement. On the other hand, a great deal of research has recently been conducted on these organisms, yielding valuable new information on their global distribution and revealing the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level – and essential insights that can be used for the development of new control tools. This book includes extensive information on both basic aspects and recent scientific discoveries on these protozoa and thus constitutes a unique resource for students, veterinarians, and researchers alike.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319701320
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
This book provides an in-depth yet concise overview of the most common and emerging protozoa that cause diseases in both farm animals and companion animals. As outlined in the concise introduction, pathogenic protozoans represent an evolutionary highly diverse and little understood group of disease-causing microorganisms. For each of the featured parasitic unicellular eukaryotes, it discusses the morphology, lifecycle, epidemiology and host-pathogen interactions. In addition, the book highlights the latest developments in diagnostic methods, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Thorough information on genomes and genetic manipulation strategies for some of the protozoa covered in this book is also included. Infections involving parasitic protozoa can cause productivity losses and/or reduce the quality of life of infected animals. Some infections are zoonotic, posing an on-going public health threat. In most cases, prevention and treatment are either non-existent or need considerable improvement. On the other hand, a great deal of research has recently been conducted on these organisms, yielding valuable new information on their global distribution and revealing the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level – and essential insights that can be used for the development of new control tools. This book includes extensive information on both basic aspects and recent scientific discoveries on these protozoa and thus constitutes a unique resource for students, veterinarians, and researchers alike.
Acanthamoeba
Author: Naveed Ahmed Khan
Publisher: Caister Academic Press Limited
ISBN: 9781908230508
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This fully up-to-date book covers all aspects of Acanthamoeba biology. Following the success of the first edition, the author has extensively revised and expanded the text to produce a new volume that includes all the latest research and information on every aspect of this organism. There is a particular emphasis on the Acanthamoeba genome sequence and the novel insights gained from the application of molecular methods to Acanthamoeba developmental/cellular biology, in terms of metabolism and morphogenesis, classification, ecology and role in the ecosystem, host-pathogen interactions, virulence factors and immunological basis of pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, new target development, and drug resistance and its interactions with other microbes in the environment. The book will be an essential reference text for parasitologists, microbiologists, immunologists, and physicians in the field of basic and medical microbiology, as well as an invaluable reference for new and experienced researchers who wish to better understand this organism.
Publisher: Caister Academic Press Limited
ISBN: 9781908230508
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This fully up-to-date book covers all aspects of Acanthamoeba biology. Following the success of the first edition, the author has extensively revised and expanded the text to produce a new volume that includes all the latest research and information on every aspect of this organism. There is a particular emphasis on the Acanthamoeba genome sequence and the novel insights gained from the application of molecular methods to Acanthamoeba developmental/cellular biology, in terms of metabolism and morphogenesis, classification, ecology and role in the ecosystem, host-pathogen interactions, virulence factors and immunological basis of pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, new target development, and drug resistance and its interactions with other microbes in the environment. The book will be an essential reference text for parasitologists, microbiologists, immunologists, and physicians in the field of basic and medical microbiology, as well as an invaluable reference for new and experienced researchers who wish to better understand this organism.