Parasites of the Colder Climates (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415275842)

The parasitic load in cold northern climates is widely under-appreciated. Many texts on parasitology concentrate on tropical parasitic infections, so the reader can be forgiven for thinking that parasites are not a problem in the northern part of the world. Parasites of the Colder Climates redresses the balance by focusing on parasites indigenous to the cooler climates of the northern hemisphere. A multi-authored text-with chapters covering Scandinavia and the Baltic States, Canada, Alaska, Iceland and Russia-this book provides a comprehensive overview of the parasites present in northern climates and the diseases that they cause. Topics include epidemiology, biology and pathogenesis, clinical presentations, laboratory investigations and methods for laboratory diagnosis. Parasites of the Colder Climates presents a concise single reference of diagnostic methods and preventative information for epidemiologists, clinicians and parasitologists and forms a unique account suitable for researchers, advanced undergraduates and postgraduates.

Author: Hannah Akuffo
ISBN-10: 0415275849
ISBN-13: 9780415275842
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/05/2002
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 10.14h x 6.64w x 0.91d