Clinical Parasitology: A Practical Approach

Now in full color, the second edition of Clinical Parasitology provides you with all of the information needed to perform, read, and interpret parasitology tests in a clear and understandable way. The user-friendly design, extensive illustrations, pedagogical features and clear descriptions of look-a-like parasites will help you better hone your skills and confidently perform clinical procedures.- Thorough descriptions of the different forms of parasites within that organism type aid in classification- Characteristics at a Glance tables cover the most medically important parasite forms and include comparison drawings of look alike parasites- Test Your Knowledge! review questions enhance review and retention of chapter content- Numerous detailed drawings, with structures labeled illustrate the information in an easy-to-understand format- Individual parasite descriptions include concise information on life cycles, epidemiology, clinical symptomatology, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, notes of interest, and new trends- Increased number of case studies offers more opportunities for application of chapter content to real-life scenarios- Identification worksheets let you make your own drawings of parasites- Full-color photomicrographs included in the appropriate chapters help facilitate learning.- Quick Quizzes help you assess your knowledge of specific material.- Case Study: Under the Microscope gives you more real-world experiences to encounter and learn from.- Focusing In boxes and Looking Back boxes give an overview and summary of each chapter to help you better understand the material.- Case studies and quizzes coded to chapter objectives and level of difficulty to help you determine if you are meeting certain objectives.