Colour Atlas Of Tropical Medicine And Parasitology, 4e [Hardcover]

Wallace Peters MD(London) DSc(London) Docteur Honoris Causa(Universite Rene Descartes Paris) FRCP DTM&H (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0723420696 | ISBN-13: 978-0723420699 | Publication Date: September 12, 1995 | Edition: 4

This fourth edition is an authoritative and established aid in the diagnosis of the clinical aspects of tropical mediccine parasitology. It covers pathology, parasitology and ecology of all the diseases encountered in warmer climates, as well as the parasitic diseases of temperate regions. Extensively updated and revised new artworks have been created for the world-wide maps showing distribution of the disease, as well as life cycles, and there are nearly 200 new images. This highly illustrated atlas complements many textbooks on tropical medicine, and any serious student of Tropical Medicine will find this an invaluable source of information. FEATURES: Additional new material on AIDS and AIDS linked problems; New artworks, life cycles and temperature/ pulse graphs; Updated world-wide distribution maps of major tropical diseases; Almost 1000 full colour clinical illustrations.

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"an essential companion of teachers and students of tropical medicine and parasitology throughout the world." - Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Wallace Peters, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; and Geoffrey Pasvol, Dept. of Infection & Tropical Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, University of London, Lister Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (September 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723420696
• ISBN-13: 978-0723420699
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,556,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ITS RELATIVELY HIGH PRICE DRAGS IT DOWN, January 23, 2003

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This review is from: Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (Paperback)

For the size of this book, the listed price is clearly on the high side. But if that wouldn't deter you, then, get ready to savour a delicious series of well-documented medical information.
This fully revised new edition of the "Tropical Medicine and Parasitology" maintained the tradition of providing succinct clinical information. Its principles, techniques and consistency makes it unique. The textbook is particularly useful for tracking down summarized topics.
However, it is very $$$ when compared to similar good texts.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So that's what a Bot fly looks like!, November 1, 2005

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M. Campbell "Gringo Perdido" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (Paperback)

This is my favorite book on tropical medicine. Half is well-written text and the other half is absorbing photos and informative illustrations. Each chapter gives a thorough description of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of a specific illness. The author also does an exceptional job describing important vectors and reservoirs. Contrary to previous posts, the price is extremely reasonable if you compare it to almost any other medical atlas.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for tropical medicine, October 8, 2010

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This review is from: Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (Paperback)

This book is a good resource for tropical medicine. It is well-written and the pictures are of high-quality. I have used it durring medical missions and it has proven very helpful as a reference.