The Short Textbook Of Medical Helminthology

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Quick Overview The present book, The Short Textbook of Medical Helminthology aims at a comprehensive, reasonably illustrated and state-of-the-art update of helminths, a universal cause of morbidity and mortality. Apart from routine worm description, the book provides discussion on such interesting topics as Emergence of Helminthic Infections, Helminthic Nosocomial Infection, Oncogenic Helminths, Control, Prevention and Vaccines, Treatment, etc. Hot topics like Schistosomiasis, Filariasis and Hydatidosis are discussed with up-todate information. The book is adequately illustrated as well. Key Features • This book provides comprehensive, illustrated and state-of-the-art update of Helminths. • Covers history, elementary knowledge on medical helminths along with recent advances applicable in clinical practice. • Includes topics such as oncogenic helminths, helminthic nosocomial infections, helminthic control, prevention measures and vaccines, etc. • Discusses hot topics like Schistosomiasis, Filariasis and Hydatidosis in detail. • Significant summary has been provided at the end of the book to give global perspective of Helminth. • Profusely illustrated with life cycle diagrams and figures. • Relevant references are provided at the end of each chapter. • Incorporates Glossary of important terms and terminologies along with an index. • Useful book for academicians and all those interested in helminths and allied issues. Target Audience This book with meaningful illustrations and up-to-date information shall be welcomed by the academicians and all those interested in helminths and allied issues.