Parasitology
eBook - ePub

Parasitology

An Integrated Approach

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eBook - ePub

Parasitology

An Integrated Approach

About this book

Parasitology

Highly detailed textbook on parasites and parasite relationships

The fully revised edition of Parasitology: An Integrated Approach holds true to its engaging and easy-to-read approach. It comprehensively covers the complex and dynamic interaction between the parasite and its host ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates. Following an integrated approach, the authors explain how the study of parasites requires an understanding of biological concepts such as growth and reproduction, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and pathology. In this second edition, they further address parasites and parasite relationships in the grand scheme of global changes and their impact.

This textbook also reviews the often-neglected positive aspects of parasite infections and how humans have used parasites for their own advantage.

Parasitology: An Integrated Approach, 2nd edition includes supplementary learning resources such as self-assessment quizzes, practical exercises, and an extensive collection of photographs.

  • Now includes parasite life cycles in colour
  • Strong focus on parasite interactions with other pathogens such as bacteria and viruses
  • Discusses major advancements in the field of parasite diagnostics
  • Additional image material and learning resources (quizzes, practical exercises) provided online

A valuable and comprehensive learning resource for undergraduate students in the biological, biomedical and veterinary sciences and in medicine. It is also of interest to postgraduates and professionals with an interest including but not limited to parasitology, animal welfare, ecology, and medical microbiology.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. About the Companion Website
  8. 1 Animal Associations and the Importance of Parasites
  9. 2 Taxonomy
  10. 3 Parasitic Protozoa Part A: Phyla Rhizopoda, Metamonada, Apicomplexa
  11. 4 Parasitic Protozoa Part B: Phylum Kinetoplastida; Parasitic Algae and Fungi
  12. 5 Platyhelminth and Acanthocephalan Parasites
  13. 6 Nematode Parasites
  14. 7 Arthropod Parasites
  15. 8 Parasite Transmission
  16. 9 Immune Reactions to Parasitic Infections
  17. 10 Pathology Part A
  18. 11 Pathology Part B
  19. 12 The Useful Parasite
  20. 13 The Identification of Protozoan and Helminth Parasites
  21. 14 Parasite Treatment
  22. 15 Parasite Vaccines
  23. 16 Parasite Control
  24. References
  25. Index
  26. End User License Agreement