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Medical Parasitology: A Body System Approach

by Khaled Elshewy
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9783031647383
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Springer
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 292
  • Original Price: EUR 92.64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 618 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Microbiology

This book offers a concise and clear overview of medically important parasites. It sets itself apart from traditional parasitology systematic books by adopting an integrated modular system, which is currently being introduced in many countries.

Parasites are categorized based on the body systems they infect. To avoid repetition, parasites with multisystem effects are grouped under the system they primarily infect, and they are cross-referenced in other relevant sections. The book thoroughly covers the various stages of a parasite's life cycle, modes of transmission, epidemiology, and diagnosis of parasitic diseases. To foster a better understanding of the connections between basic and clinical subjects, the text emphasizes the pathogenesis and subsequent clinical presentation of commonly encountered parasitic infections in humans. Moreover, the text includes current information on the ever-changing field of anti-parasitic treatment, serving as a valuable resource for practitioners.

Each section is accompanied by endnotes that highlight key points, and review questions are provided to facilitate comprehension and review. The book's original drawings, tables, and colored diagrams are designed to simplify the understanding of pathogenesis and structural morphology. For those seeking additional details, structural morphology and dosages of anti-parasitic drugs are presented.

The language is straightforward, making the book suitable for medical students and physicians alike, enabling them to approach more simplified literature with confidence. Additional questions and answers via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app free of charge and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.

Dr. Khalid EL-Shewy, M.D., M.Sc., M.B.B.Ch., is a Professor of Medical Parasitology at the Parasitology Department in the Faculty of Medicine at Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt. He was the Chairman of the Medical Parasitology Department in the Faculty. Additionally, he was supervising and teaching medical parasitology in the Departments of Medical Parasitology in Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt, and in King Khaled University in Abha, KSA. His primary focus in teaching revolves around Medical Parasitology, with particular emphasis on self-learning, problem-solving, and a community-oriented and integrated modular system approach.

Professor El-Shewy's academic contributions include the publication of over 20 articles in esteemed international journals. Moreover, he supervised many students during their postgraduate studies in the field of medical parasitology. He participated as an investigator and co-investigator in several research projects. He is a member in many national and international scientific societies.

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