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. Ed(S): Holland, C. V. (Department Of Zoology, Trinity Collelge, University Of Dublin, Ireland); Smith, H. V. - Toxocara - 9781845930264 - V9781845930264
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Toxocara

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Description for Toxocara hardcover. Provides a comprehensive review of Toxocara and the disease it causes, known as toxocariasis. This book brings together a range of topics and approaches concerning this parasite of veterinary and medical importance, and provides a model system to explore questions in parasite biology. Editor(s): Holland, C. V. (Department of Zoology, Trinity Collelge, University of Dublin, Ireland); Smith, H. V. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMFP; MZM; PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 873.
Toxocara is a parasitic helminth worm which continues to stimulate both public concern and scientific interest. Toxocara canis and T.cati, the most studied species, are gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats and their eggs can contaminate the environment, thus exposing humans and other mammals and birds to infection. Many questions remain unanswered about the host-parasite relationship, its epidemiology and public health significance. Veterinarians and clinicians are interested in its importance as a zoonosis. The parasite's capacity to cause ocular disease is of concern to ophthalmologists, while its propensity to stimulate allergic manifestations is of interest to allergologists, dermatologists and respiratory ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Publication date
2006
Number of Pages
324
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845930264
SKU
V9781845930264
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99-1

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