Neglected Tropical Diseases - Sub-Saharan Africa
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology, General
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783319254715 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | January 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783319254715 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | January 13, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book provides an overview on the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Leishmaniasis, Buruli Ulcer and Schistosomiasis. In well-structured chapters epidemiology and biology of these parasitic diseases will be discussed in detail. Further, diagnostics and therapeutic approaches as well as prevention strategies will be reviewed. The book will be of interest to basic researchers and clinicians engaged in infectious disease, tropical medicine, and parasitology, and a must-have for scientists specialized in the characteristics of the Sub-Saharan region.
This book provides an overview on the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Leishmaniasis, Buruli Ulcer and Schistosomiasis. In well-structured chapters epidemiology and biology of these parasitic diseases will be discussed in detail. Further, diagnostics and therapeutic approaches as well as prevention strategies will be reviewed. The book will be of interest to basic researchers and clinicians engaged in infectious disease, tropical medicine, and parasitology, and a must-have for scientists specialized in the characteristics of the Sub-Saharan region.
