Echinococcus and Echinococcosis presents a complete synthesis on what is known about the parasitic cestode echinococcus and the disease it causes, echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease), also demonstrating that in addition to its medical, veterinary, and economic significance, it is an intriguing biological phenomenon. The book builds on the success of a previous volume, Echinococcus and Hydatid Disease, edited by R.C.A. Thompson and A.J. Lymbery, and published by CAB International, that details the major advances that have taken place since its release. As such, it remains the only comprehensive account that embraces virtually all aspects of echinococcus and the disease it causes. The links between laboratory knowledge and field applications are emphasized throughout the book. Consequently, research workers, teachers, students of parasitology, clinicians, and field workers will find this work an indispensable source of information. Presents the expertise of contributors who are renowned in the fieldCovers all aspects of cchinococcus and echinococcosis, from basic and applied biology, through diagnosis and control, to clinical aspects INDICE: Historical Aspects of Echinococcosis Johannes Eckert Jr. and R.C. Andrew Thompson Biology and Systematics of EchinococcusR.C. Andrew ThompsonPhylogenetic Pattern, Evolutionary Processes and Species Delimitation in the Genus EchinococcusAlan LymberyEchinococcus-host Interactions at Cellular and Molecular LevelsKlaus BrehmEcology and Life Cycle Patterns of Echinococcus SpeciesThomas RomigGlobal Distribution of Alveolar and Cystic EchinococcosisPeter Deplazes and Laura Rinaldi Immunology of Cystic and Alveolar EchinococcosisBruno GottsteinEchinococcosis: Control and PreventionPhilip Simon CraigLaboratory Diagnosis of Echinococcus spp. in Human Patients and Infected AnimalsMar Siles-LucasThe Echinococcoses: Diagnosis, Clinical Management and Burden of DiseasePeter Kern
- ISBN: 978-0-12-811471-1
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés