Now in full color and updated with new case studies, the second edition of this straightforward text is designed to help you excel in parasitology. Learn how to confidently perform the clinical procedures needed to collect specimens and obtain diagnostically useful parasitic samples to provide the most accurate results for patients. The user-friendly design, extensive illustrations, andclear descriptions of look-alike parasites help you hone your skills and prepare for situations you may encounter in practice. INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Specimen Collection and Processing 3. The Amebas 4. The Flagellates 5. The Hemoflagellates 6. Malaria and Babesia 7. Miscellaneous Protozoa 8. The Nematodes: Roundworms 9. The Filiariae: Tissue Roundworms 10. The Cestodes: Tapeworms 11. The Trematodes: Flukes 12. Artifacts and Confusers 13. The Arthropods Appendix A Putting It All Together Appendix B Veterinary Parasitology Reference Guide Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Answers to Case Studies Appendix E Answers to Quick Quiz Questions Appendix F Answers to Review Questions Appendix G Putting It All Together Answers
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-6044-4
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 13/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés