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The fifth edition of this introductory textbook emphasizes principles with related information on the biology, physiology, morphology and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals. It uses a balanced approach to all major phyla of parasites.
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Larry Roberts is currently teaching parasitology and marine biology at the University of Miami. He received his Ph.D. in Parasitology from Johns Hopkins University and is a coauthor of Foundations of Parasitology, 5/e. Past teaching affiliations include University of Massachusetts, Texas Tech University, and Florida International University. Dr. Roberts has authored numerous research articles and a title of related interest: Underwater World of Sport Diving.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can highly recommend this book to all parasitology students.It provides a good guide and introduction to parasitology featuring human and animal parasites together with very good illustration. Not only does it cover biology but also the physiology, morphology and ecology of the major parasites. I am sure it will prove to be very helpfull with your studies.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a Biochemist looking to pursue a career in parasitology research, so I bought this book as an introduction. Having read through about 15 chapters far, I have to say I think it is excellent. The book has a few introductory chapters on symbiosis and parasite ecology explaining the basic terms, and then moves onto basic immunology, and examples of evolutionary adaptations to infection by the host, and to the immune response by the parasite. Chapter 4 explains taxonomy of protazoan parasites very clearly, which is really important for understanding the later chapters.
Then the chapters of the book move on to describe different parasites by Phylum or Class, starting with the Kinetoplasta class which includes trypanosomes and leishmanias. Each species is described in terms of general background, morphology and life history, pathogenesis, immunology, diagnosis and treatment and epidemiology and control.
This not only is an excellent resource for researchers in parasitology, but also I suspect medical doctors would find it useful in diagnosis, and perhaps epidemiologists involved in public health policy too.
Then the chapters of the book move on to describe different parasites by Phylum or Class, starting with the Kinetoplasta class which includes trypanosomes and leishmanias. Each species is described in terms of general background, morphology and life history, pathogenesis, immunology, diagnosis and treatment and epidemiology and control.
This not only is an excellent resource for researchers in parasitology, but also I suspect medical doctors would find it useful in diagnosis, and perhaps epidemiologists involved in public health policy too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A detailed yet concise book - great for any Biomedical Science students! Would recommend this book to any university student.
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