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Parasitic Helminths and Zoonoses in Africa
. Ed(S): Craig, Philip S.; Macpherson, Calum N. L.
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Description for Parasitic Helminths and Zoonoses in Africa
Hardback. A compilation of papers on parasitic helminths, especially helminth zoonoses which are important in the context of Africa. Topics covered range from the clinical and imunological aspects of the African hookworm problem, to animal reservoirs of schistosomiasis. Editor(s): Craig, Philip S.; MacPherson, Calum N. L. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; PSGH; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1350.
Helminths include one of the most diverse and geographically widespread groups of parasites which infect humans and animals. About 100 species have been reported from humans, usually producing asymptomatic infection or mild symptoms. However, about 20 species are of public health importance causing severe or even fatal infections. In many parts of Africa parasitic helminths are responsible for enormous economic losses, hampering rural development programmes and reducing the pace of economic growth. Many parasitic helminths are either zoonoses (diseases naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man) or have evolved from animal parasites. The modification of the environment through wars, famine ... Read more
Helminths include one of the most diverse and geographically widespread groups of parasites which infect humans and animals. About 100 species have been reported from humans, usually producing asymptomatic infection or mild symptoms. However, about 20 species are of public health importance causing severe or even fatal infections. In many parts of Africa parasitic helminths are responsible for enormous economic losses, hampering rural development programmes and reducing the pace of economic growth. Many parasitic helminths are either zoonoses (diseases naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man) or have evolved from animal parasites. The modification of the environment through wars, famine ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
Number of Pages
281
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780044455653
SKU
V9780044455653
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