Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781439812426)

This volume examines parasites affecting humans with an emphasis on sample preparation and molecular detection procedures. Chapters consist of concise reviews of individual parasite genus/groups with respect to taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis; a description of clinical sample collection preparation procedures; a summary of molecular detection methods available; and a discussion on the challenges, limitation, and advantages for the current methods. Written for practitioners and students, this textbook is a guide for future development of improved molecular methods for human parasitic pathogens.