Essentials Of Human Parasitology

A concise, organized approach to the study of human parasites. Essentials of Human Parasitology is an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for the recognition and identification of common, clinically significant human parasites. Easy to read format contains concise, thorough descriptions for each parasite, relevant case studies, and photographs and diagrams to emphasize material. Proper specimen collection techniques and immunoassays for antigens and antibodies are also covered. (Key Words: parasite, parasitology, immunoassays, medical lab technician, protozoa, helminths)

The Workbook to Accompany Essentials of Human Parasitology offers a variety of activities to enhance comprehension and retention of the text material. Review your understanding of key terms through matching exercises hone your critical thinking skills through case studies, and practice for your exams by completing the multiple choice, true or false, and short answer questions.

Answers to Review Questions, Chapter Overview, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, Suggested Reading Activities, Additional transparency masters and Case Studies

Resource added for the Microbiology "10-806-197" courses.

This book is a complete guide to medical parasitology for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The new edition has been fully revised to provide the latest updates and advances in the field, highlighting epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of numerous parasitic diseases. Presented in bullet format, the text is divided into four main sections, each further sub-divided to cover different parasites. The second edition covers recent advances in laboratory diagnosis, treatment guidelines, vaccine prophylaxis, epidemiology of infectious diseases, and hospital infection control. Each chapter features questions on the topic to assist revision, as well as clinical images, schematic diagrams, tables and flowcharts. Key points Complete guide to medical parasitology for students Fully revised, new edition covering latest advances in the field Includes questions on each topic to assist revision Previous edition (9789351523291) published in 2014

This textbook provides an up-to-date overview of the most important parasites in humans and their potential vectors. For each parasite, the book offers a concise summary including its distribution, epidemiology, life cycle, morphology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prophylaxis and therapeutic measures. Numerous tables, diagrams and over 200 colorful illustrations highlight the main aspects of parasitic infestations and present suitable control measures. 60 questions help to test readers’ theoretical knowledge of the field. In short, the book is highly recommended for anyone looking to delve into the field of human parasitology. It is intended for students of biology and human medicine, medical doctors, pharmacists and laboratory staff alike. Furthermore, persons who plan to visit or live longer in endemic regions will find essential information on necessary preventive and control measurements.

Presents the A to Z of human parasitology for MBBS students. All parasites afflicting humans all over the globe are mentioned in detail for the students and teachers of parasitology. An excellent textbook for not only medical students but also the students of allied health sciences, nursing, paramedical courses, etc.

This textbook will provide a systematic comprehension of the various medically important human parasites; their distribution, habitat, morphology and life cycle, pathogenesis and clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. The main emphasis is on the protozoan and helminthic diseases, also medical entomology covering vectors relevant to these diseases. The book aims to promote an easy yet comprehensive way of learning parasitology. It attempts to break down the complexity of medical parasitology into parts that are easy to understand yet integrating the essential information of parasitic infections. The integration of knowledge of parasites will be achieved through student friendly illustrations, inclusion of a collection of recent case reports, examples of test questions and scenarios, and the images of human parasites. Essentially, it provides a “one-stop learning package” for medical parasitology.