Lymphatic Filariasis (Tropical Medicine - Science and Practice , Vol 1) (Hardcover)

by Thomas B. Nutman (Editor) "Lymphatic filariasis has existed as a recognisable disorder from the very beginning of recorded human history..." (more)
Key Phrases: World Health Organisation, Papua New Guinea, Parasite Immunol (more...)

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"It is a good concise summary of filariasis research and clinical advances for students and research scientists new to the field, as well as a useful source for those more experienced in the subject. It should also provide valuable information to clinicians and health workers, many of whom have limited access to the primary literature ..." Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 2000

Product Description
From a series dedicated to the understanding of tropical diseases, this volume examines the basic biology and clinical expression of lymphatic-dwelling filarial parasites, parasites affecting over 90 million people in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Although it is responsible for the disfiguring elephantiasis, infection with this parasite leads to a spectrum of clinical manifestations. The underlying pathogenetic mechanisms of infection, its epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these often devastating vector-borne diseases are the focus of this book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 283 pages
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860940595
• ISBN-13: 978-1860940590
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,306,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars All about worms, April 24, 2000

By	Lance McLeroy (USA) - See all my reviews

Nutman is one of the world's leading experts in Human lymphatic filariasis. Here he has written a very clear and concise account of what really goes on within the body when the lymphatics are invaded by these filarids. I strongly recommend this book to everyone remotely interested in filariasis.