Human parasitology

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Human Parasitology 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 4th 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. Dedication Preface Chapter 1. Symbiosis and Parasitism Definitions Ecological Aspects of Parasitism Medical Implications Evolution of Parasitism Suggested Readings Chapter 2. Parasite-Host Interactions Effects of Parasites on Hosts Biological Adaptations of Parasitism Opportunistic Parasites Selected Readings Part I. The Protozoa Chapter 3. General Characteristics of the Euprotista (Protozoa) Locomotor Organelles Flagella Other Organelles Encystation Reproduction Selected Readings Classification of the Protozoa Chapter 4. Visceral Protozoa I: Rhizopods (Amoebae) and Ciliophorans Amoebae Pathogenic Free-Living Amoebae Microsporidians Ciliates Selected Readings Chapter 5. Visceral Protozoa II: Flagellates Nontrichomonad Flagellates The Genus Trichomonas and Related Forms Selected Readings Chapter 6. Blood and Tissue Protozoa I: Hemoflagellates Morphologic Forms Genus Trypanosoma Selected Readings Chapter 7. Blood and Tissue Protozoa II: Human Malaria Plasmodium and Human Malaria Selected Readings Chapter 8. Blood and Tissue Protozoa III: Other Protists Babesia Toxoplasma gondii Cryptosporidium parvum Cyclospora cayentanensis Isospora belli Blastocystis hominis Selected Readings Part II. The Trematoda Chapter 9. General Characteristics of the Trematoda Structure of Adult Generalized Life Cycle Patterns Germ Cell Cycle Physiology Chemotherapy Selected Readings Classification of the Trematoda Chapter 10. Visceral Flukes Liver Flukes Intestinal Flukes Lung Flukes Selected Readings Chapter 11. Blood Flukes Morphology Variations Symptomatology and Diagnosis Chemotherapy Host Immune Response Other Schistosomes Swimmer’s Itch Selected Readings Part III. The Cestoda Chapter 12. General Characteristics of the Cestoda Morphology Life Cycle Patterns Physiology Chemotherapy Host Immune Response Selected Readings Classification of the Cestoda Chapter 13. Intestinal Tapeworms Diphyllobothrium Latum Taenia Solium Taenia Saginata Hymenolepis Nana Hymenolepis Diminuta Dipylidium Caninum Selected Readings Chapter 14. Extraintestinal Tapeworms Human Sparganosis Human Cysticercosis Human Hydatidosis Selected Readings Part IV. The Nematoda Chapter 15. General Characteristics of the Nematoda Structure of the Adult Selected Readings Classification of the Nematoda Chapter 16. Intestinal Nematodes The Adenophorea The Secernentea Human Hookworm Disease Selected Readings Chapter 17. Blood and Tissue Nematodes Life Cycle Periodicity Filarial Worms The Guinea Worm Selected Readings Part V. Arthropoda Chapter 18. Arthropods as Vectors Significance of Arthropods as Vectors General Structural Features The Dipterans Other Insects The Acarines Selected Readings Classification of the Arthropoda Glossary Appendix A. Drugs for Parasitic Infections: Partial List of Generic and Brand Names Appendix B. Current Chemotherapeutic Regimens Appendix C. Adverse Effects of Antiparasitic Drugs