Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology

By Peter L. Chiodini

This is a new and fully revised edition of Jeffrey and Leach: Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology . Helminths (worms) and similar parasites are a major medical problem in much of the world and perhaps the largest single cause of morbidity and mortality (eg malaria, elephantiasis, trypanosmiasis). The diagnosis of these conditions still largely rests on the microscopic examination of, for example, faeces. This atlas illustrates the different myriad of different organisms and how to identify them.
The atlas covers all helminths and protozoa of medical importance. For each the life cycle is illustrated along with the microscopic appearance of all the various stages. Brief notes are given on the pathology, diagnosis and worldwide distribution for each organism.Slightly smaller and more manageable format than previous version, with a new improved design. Much increased use of full colour with many new illustrations.
The textual content has been increased to make the information more structured and easy to understand.New authors (Dr Chiodini is a contributor to Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine).NEW TO THIS EDITIONSlightly smaller and more manageable format, with a new design
Increased use of full colour with many new illustrationsThe textual content has been increased to make the information more structured and easy to understand
New authors

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443062684
• ISBN13: 9780443062681
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 11.7"