Tropical Medicine and Parasitology [Paperback]

Wallace Peters MD(London) DSc(London) Docteur Honoris Causa(Universite Rene Descartes Paris) FRCP DTM&H (Author), Geoffrey Pasvol MA(Oxon) MB ChB DPhil(Oxon) FRCP FRCPE (Author), Geoffrey Pasvol (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0723431914 | ISBN-13: 978-0723431916 | Publication Date: January 15, 2002 | Edition: 5

Increased global travel has facilitated the spread of diseases that were previously restricted in their distribution. The fifth Edition of this internationally acclaimed book combines over 1,000 outstanding illustrations and expanded, authoritative text covering the clinical diagnosis, pathology and ecology of all recognized tropical and parasitic diseases.

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"an essential companion of teachers and students of tropical medicine and parasitology throughout the world." - Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0723431914
• ISBN-13: 978-0723431916
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,174,513 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.