Essentials of Human Parasitology by Judith Heelan
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)
PART I1. Introduction. 2. Specimans for the Recovery of Parasites. PART II. 3. Amebae. 4. Flagellates and Ciliates. 5. Coccidia and Microsporidia. 6. Naegleria and Acanthamobea. 7. Leishmania. 8. Trypanosomes. 9. Malaria and Babesiosis. 10. Toxoplasma and Pneumocystis. PART III. 11. Intestinal Nematodes. 12. Blood/Body Fluid/Tissue Nematodes. 13. Trematodes. 14. Cestodes. PART IV. 15. Immonassays for Human Parasites.
Director of Microbiology, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket, RI. Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI. Adjunct Faculty, Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
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| ISBN 13 | 9780766812840 |
| ISBN 10 | 0766812847 |
| Title | Essentials of Human Parasitology |
| Author | Judith Heelan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2001-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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