Human Parasitology, Fifth Edition, emphasizes a medical perspective 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 encyclopedic treatises, Human Parasitology appeals to students interested in the medical aspects of parasitology and those who require a solid foundation in the biology of parasites. This fifth edition has been fully revised to integrate the most recent molecular discoveries about mosquitoes, ticks and other arthropods as vectors, as well as the most effective therapeutic regimens. Integrates the most recent molecular discoveries about mosquitoes, ticks and other arthropods as vectors, as well as the most effective therapeutic regimensFeatures expanded coverage of the evolution of parasitism and an extensive update to immunology of parasite-host interactionsOffers an enhanced art program featuring life-cycle illustrations and additional SEM and TEM micrographsProvides New Host Immune Response section for each organismIncludes a special section on the impact of genomics INDICE: 1. Symbiosis and Parasitism 2. Parasite-Host Interactions Part I: The Protozoa 3. General Characteristics of the Euprotista (Protozoa) 4. Visceral Protozoa I: (Amoebae) and Ciliophorans 5. Visceral Protozoa II: Flagellates 6. Blood and Tissue Protozoa I: Hemoflagellates 7. Blood and Tissue Protozoa II: Human Malaria 8. Blood and Tissue Protozoa III: Other Protists Part II: The Trematoda 9. General Characteristics of the Trematoda 10. Visceral Flukes 11. Blood Flukes Part III: The Cestoda 12. General Characteristics of the Cestoda 13. Intestinal Tapeworms 14. Extraintestinal Tapeworms Part IV: The Nematoda 15. General Characteristics of the Nematoda 16. Intestinal Nematodes 17. Blood and Tissue Nematodes Part V: Arthropoda 18. Arthropods as Vectors Appendix A. Drugs for Parasitic Infections: Partial List of Generic and Name Brands B. Current Chemotherapeutic Regiments C. Adverse Effects of Antiparasitic Drugs
- ISBN: 978-0-12-813712-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 448
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés