Helminthology

ISBN-13: 9783642788406 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 373 str.

Nirmalendu Chowdhury; Isao Tada

Opis

Beginning with the evolution of helminth parasites to the latest available know-how, this book contains carefully selected topics covering chronological development of knowledge on helminthology. The special attractions of this volume include the genetics of host-parasite interactions. In particular, various aspects of parasitism, pathology and immunization have been discussed at the molecular level. Attention has also been drawn towards the spectacular host range of a bewildering array of helminths and the wide spectra of helminthoses in tropical countries, their geographical distribution, epidemiology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis.

Spis treści

1. Evolution, Parasitism and Host Specificity in Helminths.- 2. Epidemiology of Some Helminth Infections of Domesticated Animals in the Tropics with Emphasis on Fasciolosis and Parasitic Gastroenteritis.- 3. Helminths of Domesticated Animals in Indian Subcontinent.- 4. Nematode-Cestode Zoonoses.- 5. Genetic Variation in Helminths and Its Epidemiological Significance.- 6. Ultrastructure of Helminths.- 7. Biochemistry of Helminths.- 8. Pathophysiology of Helminth Infections.- 9. Host Responses to Helminths with Emphasis on Eosinophils and Mast Cells.- 10. Antigens of Parasitic Helminths in Protection and Pathology.- 11. Application of Radioisotopes in Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Helminthic Infections.- 12. Immunodiagnosis of Helminthic Infections.- 13. Application of Radiation in the Control of Helminthic Infections.- 14. Chemotherapy of Helminths of Livestock and Man.- 15. Genetic Control of Immunity to Helminths.