parasitic diseases

Examines the different types of parasites that live on or inside the human body and explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of some rare forms of parasitic infections.

"This title... focuses on parasitic diseases. It details what parasitic diseases are, as well as the various types (Protozoan, Helminth, Ectoparasites). The title discuss the causes and symptoms of each type of parasitic disease as well as prevention. It also explores research being done in a global effort to control or eradicate these diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"This book covers the complete field of the pathology of infectious disease and parasites--from Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease to Zygomycosis"--From publisher.

Explains what parasites are; describes the three basic parasite groups, including protozoa, worms, and parasitic insects and arachnids; discusses the human diseases and disorders that can be caused by parasites; and looks at ways to prevent or treat infestations.

A biological source book that studies the parasites that live in the human body.

Explores the world of the parasite discussing the different types of organisms, their life cycles, and other information.

Examines the microscopic world of the parasites that cause sleeping sickness, and explains the origin and history of tropical diseases.