Overview

Giardia and Cryptosporidium are both parasites of considerable global interest due to the gastrointestinal problems the organisms can cause in humans as well as domestic and wild animals. This book presents a comprehensive overview of recent research. Chapters discuss topics from taxonomy, nomenclature and evolution to molecular epidemiology, advances in diagnostics and zoonotic, human and animal health issues.

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Author:   M Ortega-Pierres (Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados del IPN, Mexico) ,  S Cacciò (Instituto Superiore Di Sanita, Italy) ,  R Fayer (United States Department of Agriculture, USA) ,  T Mank (Laboratory of Public Health, The Netherlands)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.320kg
ISBN:  

9781845933913

ISBN 10:   1845933915
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   25 February 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Evolution 2: Molecular Epidemiology and Typing 3: Zoonotic, Human and Animal Health issues 4: Molecular epidemiology and typing 5: Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology 6: Advances in Diagnosis 7: Treatment of Drinking Water 8: Control in Water 9: Metabolomics and Transcriptome 10: Genomics 11: Prototeomics 12: Biochemistry and Physiology 13: Cell Biology and Signalling 14: Pathogenesis and Host-Parasite Relationship 15: Drug Treatment and Novel Drug Targets 16: Other Waterborne Protozoa 17: Basic Biology

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