Clinical Parasitology - E-Book

A Practical Approach

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Medical Technology, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, General

• Author: Elizabeth Zeibig, PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA); PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
• ISBN: 9780323292900
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: April 14, 2014
• Imprint: Saunders
• Language: English

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.

• NEW! Full-color design throughout the book provides a more accessible look and feel.

• NEW! Quick Quizzes, or periodic self-assessments, are included in each chapter to assess your knowledge.

• NEW! Student resources on the Evolve companion website feature additional case studies, interactive quizzes, and a veterinary parasitology reference guide.

• NEW! Focusing In boxes and Looking Back boxes, offer helpful chapter introductions and chapter summaries respectively.