Medical Parasitology : A Self-Instructional Text

by Leventhal, Ruth; Cheadle, Russell F.

• ISBN13: 9780803607880
• ISBN10: 0803607881
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

An emphasis on a self-instructional approach provides a concise, systematic introduction to the biology and epidemiology of human parasitic diseases. Superb color plates, line drawings, and black-and-white photographs enhance the text. This book is unparalleled as a learning tool for students of medical technology, biology, medicine, and public health, and can be used as a laboratory manual. "I like the concise, clear text. The tests are good. Color plates are excellent. Overall, an excellent textbook." -- Lynn Hale, MT(ASCP)SM, MBA, Medical Technology Program, Pathologists Associated, Muncie, Indiana "Nice self-study. Tables very valuable with key information in organized manner. Study questions and case studies very useful." -- Carol Larson, MSEd, MY(ASCP), Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Technology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Table of Contents

Color Plates	xv
Introduction	1	(9)
Learning Objectives	1	(1)
Glossary	2	(2)
What Is Parasitology	4	(1)
Classification of Parasites	4	(1)
How to Use This Text	5	(2)
Word Puzzle	7	(1)
Pre-Test	8	(1)
Bibliography	9	(1)
Nematoda	10	(34)
Learning Objectives	10	(1)
Glossary	10	(2)
Nematodes	12	(23)
Zoonoses	35	(4)
Word Puzzle	39	(2)
Post-Test	41	(1)
Bibliography	42	(2)
Cestoda	44	(17)
Learning Objectives	44	(1)
Glossary	44	(1)
Cestodes	45	(12)
Word Puzzles	57	(2)
Post-Test	59	(1)
Bibliography	60	(1)
Digenea	61	(21)
Learning Objectives	61	(1)
Glossary	61	(1)
Digenea	62	(16)
Word Puzzles	78	(2)
Post-Test	80	(1)
Bibliography	81	(1)
Protozoa	82	(57)
Learning Objectives	82	(1)
Glossary	82	(2)
Introduction	84	(1)
Class Lobosea	85	(12)
Superclass Mastigophora	97	(7)
Nonpathogenic Intestinal Flagellates	104	(1)
Kinetoplastida	105	(7)
Class Kinetofragminophorea	112	(3)
Class Sporozoa	115	(7)
Subclass Coccidia	122	(4)
Diagnostic Stages of Intestinal Coccidia	126	(1)
Microsporidia	126	(1)
Pneumocystis carinii	127	(5)
Word Puzzles	132	(2)
Post-Test	134	(2)
Bibliography	136	(3)
Arthropoda	139	(21)
Learning Objectives	139	(1)
Glossary	139	(1)
Arthropods	140	(6)
Insect Morphology	146	(9)
Word Puzzles	155	(2)
Post-Test	157	(1)
Bibliography	158	(2)
Clinical Laboratory Procedures	160	(35)
Learning Objectives	160	(1)
Introduction	161	(1)
Specimen Transport Procedures	161	(2)
Fecal Examination	163	(15)
Other Diagnostic Procedures	178	(4)
Immunodiagnostic Methods	182	(4)
Reagent Preparation	186	(7)
Post-Test	193	(1)
Bibliography	194	(1)
Control and Treatment of Parasitic Disease	195	(18)
Learning Objectives	195	(1)
Introduction	195	(1)
Defining Terms	195	(1)
Controlling Paratsitic Disease	196	(3)
Treating Parasitic Disease	199	(5)
Summary	204	(7)
Bibliography	211	(2)
Final Examination	213	(8)
Test Questions Answer Key	221	(6)
Case Study Answer Key	227	(3)
Word Puzzle Answer Key	230