Human Parasitology

by Burton J. Bogitsh, Clint E. Carter, Thomas N. Oeltmann

Overview

This undergraduate, upper-division text focuses on the biology of human parasites, and bridges the gap between classic clinical parasitology texts and more traditional encyclopedic treatises. Human Parasitology, Second Edition introduces various parasites and how they interact with their hosts and respond to new treatments. It presents symptomatic treatments of important parasitic organisms, such as single-celled protozoans, metazoans like trematodes, cestodes, and nematodes, and external parasites that act primarily as vectors. The book also includes appendices dealing with various drugs and their efficacy with respect to treatment.

This thoroughly updated edition contains a new chapter on opportunistic parasites that effect AIDS patients, and provides new research into emerging parasites such as Crytosporidiumand Cyclopspora. The Second Edition includes more electron micrographs, better life cycle figures, and thoroughly revised citations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128137130
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/28/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	422
File size:	56 MB
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About the Author

Burton J. Bogitsh received his undergraduate education in biology at New York University (University Heights) and his graduate education at Baylor University (M.A.) and the University of Virginia (Ph.D.). He is currently Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University. He has authored more than 100 publications in the area of parasitology and has co-authored a textbook in General Zoology. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Morphology, co-editor of Volume 2 of the Microscopical Anatomy of Invertebrates, and has contributed many chapters to numerous edited volumes on parasitology. His research interests are in the ultrastructural localization of enzymes in helminths with a primary focus on the digestive tracts of trematodes.

Dr. Carter received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in biology at Loma Linda University and his Ph.D. degree at the University of California at Los Angeles. He is currently Professor Emeritus Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University. He has authored more than 70 publications with a primary focus on the biochemistry and immunology of parasites. He has contributed chapters in several edited volumes such as The Biology of the Tapeworm, Hymenolepis diminuta, and has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Parasitology. His current research interests are centered on the host-parasite interactions of the causative agent of Chagas’ disease, Trypanosoma cruzi.

Table of Contents

1. Symbiosis and Parasitism 2. Parasite-Host Interactions

Part I: The Protozoa 3. General Characteristics of the Euprotista (Protozoa) 4. Visceral Protozoa I: (Amoebae) and Ciliophorans 5. Visceral Protozoa II: Flagellates 6. Blood and Tissue Protozoa I: Hemoflagellates 7. Blood and Tissue Protozoa II: Human Malaria 8. Blood and Tissue Protozoa III: Other Protists

Part II: The Trematoda 9. General Characteristics of the Trematoda 10. Visceral Flukes 11. Blood Flukes

Part III: The Cestoda 12. General Characteristics of the Cestoda 13. Intestinal Tapeworms 14. Extraintestinal Tapeworms

Part IV: The Nematoda 15. General Characteristics of the Nematoda 16. Intestinal Nematodes 17. Blood and Tissue Nematodes

Part V: Arthropoda 18. Arthropods as Vectors

Appendix A. Drugs for Parasitic Infections: Partial List of Generic and Name Brands B. Current Chemotherapeutic Regiments C. Adverse Effects of Antiparasitic Drugs

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

This revised and updated edition provides undergraduate students with a succinct coverage of the organisms that parasitize humans

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Liberally accented with photographs, diagrams, and clinical case pictures, this text is straightforward, adequately referenced, and logically organized. This book provides basic knowledge of parasites, ranging from biology and biochemistry, to immunology and pathophysiology, as well as therapy for the diseases that they cause. I found that this edition provides a bridge between the well-known exhaustive compendiums and brief treatises for the college level student considering a career in the biological sciences or healthcare fields. The first two chapters detail principles of parasitic diseases, while the last chapter includes a discussion of the vectors for these microorganisms. The second edition has been expanded to include current issues of re-emerging diseases such as Cryptosporidium and newly emerging illnesses like Cyclospora, as well as food-borne and water-borne pathogens. Clinical correlations and therapeutic options which enhance the biology presented are included. I particularly liked the easy to follow life cycle diagrams and the many electron micrographs which clearly delineate important characteristics of these microorganisms. My only complaint is the lack of color photography which would assist a budding microscopist to help identify these parasites or their ova, as well as supplement the clinical information detailed within. Its modest price, well-written style, and up-to-date information should make this text a course director's favorite.

John S. Czachor

A textbook for a course of one semester or quarter for premedical, medical technology, and biology students. Emphasizes the medical aspects, but also includes considerable information on morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and immunology. Serves as an intermediate between classical clinical parasitology texts and specialized treatises. No date is noted for the first edition; the second incorporates medical developments and shifts of attention, for example to opportunistic parasites associated with AIDS. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

Reviewer: Martha Gentry-Nielsen, PhD (Creighton University School of Medicine)
Description: This book begins with a basic introduction to parasitism, host-parasite interactions, and immunology before covering individual groups of organisms and the diseases they cause. In this third edition, the authors have primarily expanded their section on opportunistic parasites and updated the recommended chemotherapeutic strategies from their 1998 second edition.
Purpose: The authors' stated purpose was to provide a book that incorporates both medical aspects and basic physiological and morphological characteristics of the most important human parasites, thereby bridging the gap between classical clinical texts and exhaustive encyclopedic listings of both common and exotic parasites.
Audience: Although written primarily for premedical, medical technology, and upper-level biology students, the authors suggest the book is also appropriate for students in the allied and public health fields. Its use of uncommon anatomical and technical terms somewhat limits its utility for students unfamiliar with basic anatomy and cell biology.
Features: Each section begins with general characteristics and classification of a parasite group, followed by sections on life cycles, epidemiology, symptomatology and diagnosis, chemotherapy, physiology, host responses, and prevention for individual organisms. There are numerous black-and-white drawings and electron micrographs of various parasites, plus life cycles, distribution maps, and patient photographs showing characteristic symptoms. Unfortunately, figure placement sometimes requires leafing ahead several pages to locate illustrations that go with the text. Helpful appendixes include a list of antiparasitic drugs, their potential side effects, and currently recommended treatment regimens.
Assessment: There are few textbooks for students studying medical parasitology. This up-to-date third edition is easier to read than many, making it a viable option for upper-level students. However, inclusion of extraneous and unnecessarily detailed information at times detracts from the book's readability and makes it difficult for students to discern the most important and practical information.

Doody's Review Service

"There are few textbooks for students studying medical parasitology. This up-to-date third edition is easier to read than many, making it a viable option for upper-level students." —Martha Gentry-Nielsen, PhD, Creighton University School of Medicine

"There are few textbooks for students stuyding medical parasitology. This up-to-date third edition is easier to read than many, making it a viable option for upper-level students." —Martha Gentry-Nielsen, PhD, Creighton University School of Medicine

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