Taenia solium is a zoonotic tapeworm which causes taeniasis and cysticercosis in humans. The total number of people with symptomatic or asymptomatic neurocysticercosis is estimated to be 2.56-8.30 million from the data available. Incongruity among studies, however, demonstrates the extent to which neurocysticercosis remains an understudied, misunderstood, neglected tropical disease.
Neurocysticercosis is the most common parasitic disease of the nervous system worldwide. This is a comprehensive, single-source review of the history, epidemiology, biological and parasitological features of the disease, as well as its immunological, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
The second edition of this convenient take-along guide a comprehensive and easily navigable resource for treating patients and studying more than 80 pediatric tropical diseases and conditions. If you're traveling to the tropics, don't leave home without this go-anywhere resource Developed by leading internation child health authorities, with contributions from morethan 40 experience practitioners, this handy atlas is the only handbook-sized text focused exclusively on pediatric tropic disease. A uniquely useful travel companion, it is formatted for efficient on-the-spot problem solving. More than 200 full-color images are located directly adjacent to concise diagnostic, treatment, and prevention guidelines. Also includes bonus tool - plus diverse quick-reference aids Handy field-screening tool to help quickly determine children's nutritional status. Highlights - Chapters and sections have been updated - Quick-access treatment guide with dosage information - Weight-for-height tables - At a glance endemicity maps
The second volume in an annual series of books based on ICAAC Symposia, Emerging Infections 2 provides a complete and updated discussion of new and emerging infectious diseases, covering both basic science and clinical topics. Written by experts in the field, this new book offers broad coverage on topics ranging from prions and viruses to bacteria and helminths. It also includes chapters on food borne diseases in the 21st century, concerns in blood safety, and strategies for addressing emerging infections on a global scale. A foreword is written by U. S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher. This book and the series will be valuable to a wide range of people working in microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, and medicine.
This book provides updated information to scientists and clinicians on taeniosis/cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating undercooked beef or pork that is a serious health and veterinary problem in many developing countries. It discusses incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, immunology, symptoms, rare manifestations, and advances in treatment including vaccination and novel drug therapies.
Solitary Cysticercus Granuloma Is One Of The Most Common Parasitic Diseases Of The Brain. This Monograph Is The Outcome Of Research Undertaken At Cmc, Vellore. It Also Takes Into Account Recent Work In Other Parts Of The World. The Contributors Include Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Neurochemists And Neuropathologists.
This book is meticulously designed for the busy student, trainee, or seasoned physician looking to enhance or refresh skills in infectious diseases. It is intended to provide a solid resource for students and physicians in need of a concise yet comprehensive background of the material. Each chapter begins with a summary of the topic, a brief case description, definitions, critical teaching points, and tables, figures, photos, and other visual materials to reinforce learning. The chapters take a systems based approach to infections before concluding with the essentials of diagnostic microbiology to leave users with a practical toolkit for real-world clinics. Authored by two expert educators and dual infectious diseases and pediatrics specialists, Clinical Infectious Diseases Study Guide is the only updated study guide designed for medical students, fellows, residents, and trainees who need a strong foundation in infectious diseases. This includes infectious disease specialists in both adult and pediatric care, various internal medicine subspecialists, and hospitalists.
