Overview

This book provides insights into the research and programs currently related to schistosomiasis, and uses these insights to project into future years of work on schistosomiasis, from research to public health interventions. A secondary goal is to initiate conversations among those working on schistosomiasis about the future of their field, and by doing so lead to constructive efforts to identify and address the most critical questions and challenges related to schistosomiasis. The first 4 chapters address schistosome phylogenetics, gene expression, and the overall genome. The next 3 chapters explore the host-schistosome interaction at the larval to adult worm interface. The following 3 chapters explore the development of the host immune response to eggs, granuloma formation and factors affecting the development and regulation of immunopathology. The next 4 chapters address public health concerns, and concludes with a chapter addressing the schisms that sometimes exist between basic research to implementation of control schemes.

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Author:   W. Evan Secor ,  Daniel G. Colley
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005
Volume:   10
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781441935960

ISBN 10:   1441935967
Pages:   235
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Schistosomes and Their Snail Hosts.- Schistosome Retrotransposons.- Gender-Specific Biology of Schistosoma Mansoni:.- Schistosoma Genomics.- Vaccine Development.- The Surface of Schistosomes within the Vertebrate Host.- The Application of DNA Microarrays in the Functional Genomic Study of Schistosome/Host Biology.- The Initiation of Host Immune Responses to Schistosome Egg Antigens.- Immunopathology in Experimental Schistosomiasis.- Immunological and other Factors Affecting Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Mansoni in Man.- Pathways to Improved, Sustainable Morbidity Control and Prevention of Schistosomiasis in the People’s Republic of China.- Host Genetics and Schistosomiasis.- Current and Future Antischistosomal Drugs.- Pubic Health Strategies for Schistosomiasis Control.- Schistosomiasis: Are we Ready for A Coordinated Research and Public Health Agenda?.

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