Clinical Parasitology A Practical Approach 2nd Edition by Elizabeth Zeibig ISBN B00GBJ8M9A 9781416060444

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ISBN 10: B00GBJ8M9A 
ISBN 13: 9781416060444
Author: Elizabeth Zeibig

Now in full color, the second edition of Clinical Parasitology provides you with all of the information needed to perform, read, and interpret parasitology tests in a clear and understandable way. The user-friendly design, extensive illustrations, pedagogical features and clear descriptions of look-a-like parasites will help you better hone your skills and confidently perform clinical procedures.

• Thorough descriptions of the different forms of parasites within that organism type aid in classification.
• Characteristics at a Glance tables cover the most medically important parasite forms and include comparison drawings of look alike parasites.
• Test Your Knowledge! review questions enhance review and retention of chapter content.
• Numerous detailed drawings, with structures labeled illustrate the information in an easy-to-understand format.
• Individual parasite descriptions include concise information on life cycles, epidemiology, clinical symptomatology, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, notes of interest, and new trends.
• Increased number of case studies offers more opportunities for application of chapter content to real-life scenarios.
• Identification worksheets let you make your own drawings of parasites.
• Full-color photomicrographs included in the appropriate chapters help facilitate learning.
• Quick Quizzes help you assess your knowledge of specific material.
• Case Study: Under the Microscope gives you more real-world experiences to encounter and learn from.
• Focusing In boxes and Looking Back boxes give an overview and summary of each chapter to help you better understand the material.
• Case studies and quizzes coded to chapte

Clinical Parasitology: A Practical Approach 2nd Table of contents:

Section 1: Introduction to Parasitology

1. Introduction to Parasitology

   • Definitions and Concepts in Parasitology
   • Classification of Parasitic Organisms
   • The Role of Parasites in Human Disease
   • Methods of Diagnosis and Laboratory Techniques

2. Basic Principles of Parasitism

   • Types of Parasitic Relationships
   • Life Cycles and Transmission
   • Host-Parasite Interactions
   • Immunology of Parasitic Infections

Section 2: Protozoan Infections 3. Amebiasis

• Entamoeba histolytica
• Clinical Features and Diagnosis
• Treatment and Management

4. Giardiasis

   • Giardia lamblia
   • Clinical Features and Diagnosis
   • Treatment and Management

5. Leishmaniasis

   • Leishmania Species
   • Cutaneous, Visceral, and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis
   • Diagnosis and Management

6. Malaria

   • Plasmodium Species (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale)
   • Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
   • Antimalarial Therapy and Resistance

7. Trypanosomiasis

   • Trypanosoma brucei (African Sleeping Sickness)
   • Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas Disease)
   • Diagnosis and Treatment

8. Toxoplasmosis

   • Toxoplasma gondii
   • Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment
   • Congenital Toxoplasmosis

9. Cryptosporidiosis

   • Cryptosporidium Species
   • Clinical Features and Diagnosis
   • Management of Cryptosporidiosis

10. Balantidiasis

    • Balantidium coli
    • Diagnosis and Clinical Features
    • Treatment

Section 3: Helminth Infections 11. Nematodes (Roundworms) – Strongyloides stercoralis – Ascaris lumbricoides (Ascariasis) – Hookworm Infections (Ancylostoma and Necator) – Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) – Diagnosis and Management

12. Cestodes (Tapeworms)

    • Taenia solium (Pork Tapeworm)
    • Taenia saginata (Beef Tapeworm)
    • Echinococcus species (Hydatid Disease)
    • Diagnosis and Treatment

13. Trematodes (Flukes)

    • Schistosoma Species (Schistosomiasis)
    • Fasciola hepatica (Liver Fluke)
    • Clonorchis sinensis (Chinese Liver Fluke)
    • Diagnosis and Management

Section 4: Ectoparasitic Infections 14. Lice (Pediculosis) – Head Lice, Body Lice, and Pubic Lice – Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment

15. Scabies

    • Sarcoptes scabiei (The Scabies Mite)
    • Diagnosis and Management

16. Ticks and Mites

    • Ixodid Ticks (Lyme Disease, Tick-Borne Encephalitis)
    • Mites and Mite Infestations (e.g., Chiggers, Demodex)
    • Diagnosis and Management

17. Fleas

    • Flea-Borne Diseases (e.g., Plague, Murine Typhus)
    • Diagnosis and Treatment

Section 5: Parasitic Infections in Special Populations 18. Parasitic Infections in Immunocompromised Patients – Parasitic Infections in HIV/AIDS Patients – Organ Transplant Recipients – Diagnosis and Management

19. Pediatric Parasitology

    • Common Parasitic Infections in Children
    • Diagnostic Approaches in Pediatric Parasitology
    • Treatment Considerations for Children

20. Parasitic Infections in Travelers

    • Common Parasitic Diseases in Travelers
    • Prevention and Prophylaxis
    • Travel-Related Diagnostic Approaches

Section 6: Laboratory Diagnosis and Techniques 21. Parasitology Laboratory Techniques – Microscopy (Direct Smears, Staining Techniques) – Antigen Detection and PCR – Serological and Molecular Diagnostics

22. Collection and Transport of Specimens
    • Stool Samples and Blood Smears
    • Urine, Tissue, and Biopsy Specimens
    • Transport and Storage of Samples

Section 7: Treatment and Control of Parasitic Infections 23. General Principles of Parasitic Infection Treatment – Antiparasitic Drugs and Their Mechanisms of Action – Management of Drug Resistance – Chemotherapy and Antiprotozoal Drugs

24. Prevention and Control of Parasitic Diseases
    • Vector Control and Environmental Measures
    • Vaccines and Prophylaxis
    • Public Health Measures for Parasitic Disease Control

Section 8: Case Studies in Clinical Parasitology 25. Case Studies – Clinical Scenarios with Diagnostic Challenges – Case Discussion and Management Approaches

Index

• Index of Parasitic Diseases and Terms

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