Imaging of Parasitic Diseases (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783540493532)

This book covers the imaging findings of parasitic diseases that can affect the human body using modern imaging equipments. Every chapter consists of a short description of causative agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, and imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect the various systems of the human body. At the end of each chapter, a table summarizes key diagnostic features and relevant data pertinent to diagnosis. Parasitic diseases are increasing worldwide and this book gives the reader, particularly radiologists, relevant clinical and imaging diagnostic features for diagnosis of parasitic diseases.