Important Helminth Infections in Southeast Asia

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Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 487
Release	: 2011-07-30
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0123819563

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This thematic volume provides authoritative, up-to-date reviews pertaining to the epidemiology, public health significance and shifts therein, control (current activities, successes, setbacks), persisting challenges (e.g. sanitation, universal coverage of health services, health-related behavior) of the key parasitic diseases in Southeast Asia. The book also discusses the new tools and approaches for enhanced discovery and control of helminthic diseases. - Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field - Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts

Parasites and their vectors

by Yvonne Ai Lian Lim

Author	: Yvonne Ai Lian Lim
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages	: 265
Release	: 2014-01-29
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 3709115531

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Southeast Asia is a region where a myriad of infections are endemic. It is a hotspot region for parasitic diseases. Currently, information on parasitic infections and vectors found in Southeast Asia is sporadic and there has been no attempt to extensively collate and integrate these data. Gaps in our knowledge, which include disease patterns, transmission dynamics and vectors still exist. This book highlights parasitic diseases that are peculiar to Southeast Asia, pinpoints similarities and differences between disease patterns in the respective member countries and provide information on new emerging parasitic diseases in this region. Critically, this book will heighten understanding of parasitic diseases and their vectors in this diverse region and this knowledge will be significant for future regional research efforts in this field.

Human Helminthiasis

by Luis Rodrigo

Author	: Luis Rodrigo
Publisher	: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages	: 160
Release	: 2017-02-15
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9535129538

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Human helminthiasis, known as worm infections, is any macroparasitic disease affecting humans, in which a part of the body is invaded by a lot of worms, known as helminths. They are broadly classified into flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms. Soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis are the most important, being included into the neglected tropical diseases. Helminthiasis has been found to result in poor birth outcome, less cognitive development, lower school and work performance, lower socioeconomic development, and poverty. Soil-transmitted helminthiases are responsible for parasitic infections in as much as a quarter of the human population worldwide. This group of infective diseases has been targeted under the joint action of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and local governments, trying to achieve their eradication.

Biodiversity of Southeast Asian Parasites and Vectors causing Human Disease

by Trevor N. Petney

Author	: Trevor N. Petney
Publisher	: Springer Nature
Total Pages	: 216
Release	: 2021-06-21
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 3030711617

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This thematic collection focuses on key parasites and their vectors in Southeast Asia. Up-to-date essays invite readers to discover parasite and vector morphology, genetic diversity as well as dynamic parasite communities linked to human land-use and climate change. The authors shed light on transmission pathways and explore tick-borne diseases, intestinal protozoa, cestodes, nematodes and the multiplicity of cryptic trematode species. Particular attention is given to mosquito vectors in changing environments and the dynamic biodiversity of vertebrate hosts, including mammals, birds and fish. The richly illustrated chapters are completed by new approaches in diagnostic methods, treatment and prevention to protect humans and animals from tropical parasite infections. Not only parasitologists and experts in tropical medicine but also public health officials and travelers will find this volume highly informative.

Important Helminth Infections in Southeast Asia

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Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 480
Release	: 2010-09-15
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9780123815132

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This thematic volume provides authoritative, up-to-date reviews pertaining to the epidemiology, public health significance and shifts therein, control (current activities, successes, setbacks), persisting challenges (e.g. sanitation, universal coverage of health services, health-related behavior) of the key parasitic diseases in Southeast Asia. The book also discusses the new tools and approaches for enhanced discovery and control of helminthic diseases. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts

Mathematical Models for Neglected Tropical Diseases: Essential Tools for Control and Elimination, Part A

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Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 465
Release	: 2015-03-10
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 012803257X

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First published in 1963, Advances in Parasitology contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology. Advances in Parasitology includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and trypanosomes. The series also contains reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications. The 2013 impact factor is 4.36. - Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field - Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts

Mathematical Models for Neglected Tropical Diseases: Essential Tools for Control and Elimination, Part B

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Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 466
Release	: 2016-10-16
Genre	: Mathematics
ISBN	: 0128099720

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Mathematic Modelling: Improving the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of Interventions, Part B, the latest volume in the Advances in Parasitology series contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews in the field of mathematic modeling and its implementation within parasitology. The series includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and trypanosomes, along with reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, all of which shape current thinking and applications. - Informs and updates on all the latest developments in mathematic modeling - Contains contributions from leading authorities and industry experts - Latest installment in the Advances in Parasitology series

Helminth Control in School-Age Children

by A. Montresor

Author	: A. Montresor
Publisher	: World Health Organization
Total Pages	: 90
Release	: 2002-11
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9789241545563

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More than 2000 million people worldwide are affected by schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections and 155 000 deaths are reported each year. These infections are diseases associated with poverty, and in school-age populations in developing countries, intestinal helminth infections rank first among the causes of all communicable and noncommunicable diseases. This book describes a cost-effective approach to the control of these infections, based on the use of periodic parasitological surveys of school population samples. It is intended as a guide for health education managers responsible for implementing community-based programmes.

Chagas Disease

by Louis M. Weiss

Author	: Louis M. Weiss
Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 306
Release	: 2011
Genre	: Chagas' disease
ISBN	: 012385895X

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This thematic volume provides authoritative, up-to-date reviews addressing recent advances as well as an overview for the research and clinical communities on the endemic infection of Chagas disease. Lead researchers discuss epidemiology and control measures as well as various diagnosis techniques, treatments, and therapies currently being used. The text includes a history of Chagas disease and an outlook for the next century. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts.