03811nam a22004935i 4500 978-3-031-64736-9 DE-He213 20251030113319.0 cr nn 008mamaa 241120s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031647369 978-3-031-64736-9 10.1007/978-3-031-64736-9 doi QR46 MMFM bicssc MED052000 bisacsh MKFM thema ElShewy, Khaled. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 87754 Medical Parasitology [electronic resource] : A Body System Approach / by Khaled ElShewy. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XII, 280 p. 173 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Foundation to Basic Medical Parasitology -- Gastrointestinal Parasites.-Parasites of large intestine.-Parasites of the liver -- Parasites infecting urinary tract.-Neuroparasites.-Parasites of respiratory tract -- Blood & lymphatic parasites -- Parasites infecting musculoskeletal system -- Parasites of the reproductive system -- Parasites infecting organs of special senses -- Medical Entomology. This book offers a concise and clear overview of medically important parasites. It sets itself apart from traditional parasitology systematic books by adopting an integrated modular system, which is currently being introduced in many countries. Parasites are categorized based on the body systems they infect. To avoid repetition, parasites with multisystem effects are grouped under the system they primarily infect, and they are cross-referenced in other relevant sections. The book thoroughly covers the various stages of a parasite's life cycle, modes of transmission, epidemiology, and diagnosis of parasitic diseases. To foster a better understanding of the connections between basic and clinical subjects, the text emphasizes the pathogenesis and subsequent clinical presentation of commonly encountered parasitic infections in humans. Moreover, the text includes current information on the ever-changing field of anti-parasitic treatment, serving as a valuable resource for practitioners. Each section is accompanied by endnotes that highlight key points, and review questions are provided to facilitate comprehension and review. The book's original drawings, tables, and colored diagrams are designed to simplify the understanding of pathogenesis and structural morphology. For those seeking additional details, structural morphology and dosages of anti-parasitic drugs are presented. The language is straightforward, making the book suitable for medical students and physicians alike, enabling them to approach more simplified literature with confidence. Additional questions and answers via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app free of charge and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge. Medical microbiology. 63858 Parasitology. 74758 Medical Microbiology. 63858 Parasitology. 74758 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031647352 Printed edition: 9783031647376 Printed edition: 9783031647383 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-64736-9 ZDB-2-SME ZDB-2-SXM 65069 65069