Microbiology, at present, is enjoying a period of great popularity. Every year new diseases are discovered (eg Legionnaires' disease, cat scratch disease, Lyme disease, AIDS) or old diseases find a new host or clinical presentation (eg cryptosporidiosis, infant botulism). With the application of sophisticated technological skills in molecular ...
The revised and updated 7th edition of this classic text concisely covers all aspect of parasitogy - from identification and diagnostic techniques to prevention and treatment. While focusing on major domestic species of ruminant, horses, pigs, dogs, and cats, it also includes poultry and exotics. Over 400 high-quality illustrations present ...
This is a parasitology text for biology and/or zoology students at the undergraduate level. It emphasizes principles with related information on the biology, physiology, morphology, and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals. This is not a diagnostic manual for medical students.
Dr. Nagami reveals the facts about some of the deadliest diseases--the warning signs, treatments, and most compellingly, what it feels like to make medical and ethical decisions that can mean the difference between life and death.
-- Each chapter is separated into two distinct sections: 1) the first section contains information on laboratory/clinical identification of organisms; 2) the second section emphasizes theoretical principles that, though valuable, are not absolutely necessary to function effectively in day-to-day laboratory work
We treat disease as our enemy, and germs and infections as things we battle. But what if we've been giving them a bum rap? In this witty, engaging book, evolutionary biologist Zuk makes us rethink our instincts as she argues that disease is our partner, not our foe.From the earliest days of life on earth - parasites spurred the creation of complex ...
This undergraduate, upper-division text focuses on the biology of human parasites, and bridges the gap between classic clinical parasitology texts and more traditional encyclopedic treatises. Human Parasitology, Second Edition introduces various parasites and how they interact with their hosts and respond to new treatments. It presents symptomatic ...
"Veterinary Parasitology Reference Manual, Fifth Edition" provides easy access to pertinent information on parasite life cycles, importance, location in host, zoonotic potential, current literature, diagnosis, and treatment. Chapters are organized by animal host species, including laboratory animals, humans, llamas, ratites, dogs, cats, ruminants, ...
This major reference work, now in its third edition, updates and advances the field of diagnostic medical parasitology and reports on the dramatic changes that have occurred in this area. Newly recognized parasites, alternative techniques defined by new regulatory requirements, implementation of testing based on molecular techniques, and new ...
With an emphasis on a self-instructional approach, this text provides the reader with a concise, systematic introduction to the biology and epidemiology of human parasitic diseases. Case studies and review and post-test questions enable students to assess their knowledge base.
Candida Albicans is a parasitic yeast that is present in all of us, but in most people it does no noticeable harm. This book provides a comprehensive and non-drug programme for its control.
Having developed a strong following with his first book, The Yeast Connection, Dr. Crook updates his findings with this handbook, which contains the latest research on yeast-related conditions and effective treatments. Dr. Crook outlines 10 easy-to-understand steps toward regaining one's health, and his thoroughness makes this book a must for ...
William G. Crook, M.D., already had decades of experience as a pediatrician when he determined that many of his patients' disorders were caused by yeast. These included, but were not limited to, headaches, depression, hypoglycemia, and PMS. Dr. Crook explains how yeast can cause a plethora of physical complaints, and what can be done to overcome ...
At last--tasty and healthy food for yeast-sensitive people! Written by a gourmet cook, this book provides recipes for more than 150 dishes that are both appetizing and free of yeast and ingredients that promote its growth.
This text is designed primarily as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses in medical, public health and veterinary entomology. It emphasizes disease as opposed to arthropods and includes general discussions of epidemiology, transmission, disease control, vector control and disease surveillance. In addition, it contains chapters oriented ...
With a new two-color design, "Markell and Voge's Medical Parasitology" has an updated and fresh look that highlights the comprehensive material students have trusted for over 40 years. Completely redrawn line drawings and improved halftones provide visual examples related directly to the textual material. The content explores the etiologic agents ...
This new collection of articles, edited by G. H. Coombs and S. L. Croft include: The current status of antiparasite chemotherapy; A structure-based approach to drug discovery: crystallography and implications for the development of antiparasite drugs; Validating targets for antiparasite chemotherapy; Control of gene expression in viruses and ...
This series of entertaining essays provides a unique insight into some of the key discoveries that have shaped the field of parasitology. Based on interviews with 18 of the world's leading parasitologists and epidemiologists, the stories of their contributions to discovery in contemporary parasitology and infectious disease biology are told. ...
For veterinarians and veterinary technicians involved in the diagnosis of parasitism in animals, this book has become essential reading. As with the 6th edition, the 7th edition of "Veterinary Clinical Parasitology" has been prepared under the auspices of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) and focuses on morphologic ...
Parasitology serves as an excellent introductory text, addressing basic concepts and principles, for those with no prior knowledge of the subject area. The book commences with thorough explanations of the terms 'parasite' and 'parasitism' before moving on to address the various types of parasite life-cycles. The characteristics of protozoa, ...
"Cases in Human Parasitology" focuses solely on parasites that adversely affect humans. Intended as a supplement to textbooks in human parasitology for undergraduate and medical school courses, this book of 62 case studies is also an important educational reference source for health care scientists active in the field of parasitology. The first ...
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