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Diagnostic Medical Parasitology
American Society for Microbiology (Verlag)
978-1-55581-200-3 (ISBN)
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This major reference, now in its fourth edition, updates and advances the field of diagnostic medical parasitology and reports on the dramatic changes that have occurred in this field. Newly recognized parasites, alternative diagnostic techniques defined by new regulatory requirements, implementation of testing based on molecular techniques, expanded tables and photographs, and new information on parasitic infections are included. The first section of this book includes comprehensive discussions of individual parasites and provides information related to life cycles, morphology, clinical disease in both immunocompetent and compromised patients, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention.The second half of the book offers clear, concise, comprehensive, and well-organized diagnostic procedures for use in the clinical laboratory, including techniques for parasite identification that are relevant throughout the world. The pros and cons of various test options are included throughout the diagnostic section of the book.
New in the Fourth Edition: Expanded life cycles and algorithms; new photographs and illustrations; expanded, updated text; new tables; new diagnostic procedures; expanded information on diagnostic kits; review of test order options/relevance; product/method photographs; expanded 'Late-Breaking' published information.
Section 1. Philosophy and Approach to Diagnostic ParasitologyWhy Perform This Type of Testing?Who Should Perform Diagnostic Parasitology Testing?Where Should Diagnostic Parasitology Testing Be Performed?What Factors Should Precipitate Testing?What Testing Should Be Performed?What Factors Should Be Considered When Developing Test Menus?Section 2. Parasite Classification and Relevant Body SitesProtozoaNematodesCestodesTrematodesPentastomidsAcanthocephalaSection 3. Collection OptionsSafetyCollection of Fresh Stool SpecimensPreservation of Stool SpecimensCollection of BloodCollection of Specimens from Other Body SitesSection 4. Specimen Test Options: Routine Diagnostic Methods and Body SitesO&P Examination of Stool SpecimensOther Diagnostic Methods for Stool SpecimensTesting of Other Intestinal Tract SpecimensUrogenital Tract SpecimensSputumAspiratesBiopsy SpecimensBloodCulture MethodsAnimal Inoculation and XenodiagnosisAntigen and Antibody DetectionSection 5. Specific Test Procedures and AlgorithmsMicroscopyO&P ExaminationSpecialized Stains for Coccidia and MicrosporidiaLarval Nematode CultureOther Methods for Gastrointestinal Tract SpecimensMethods for Urogenital Tract SpecimensPreparation of Blood FilmsBlood ConcentrationSection 6. Commonly Asked Questions about Diagnostic ParasitologySpecimen CollectionSpecimen ProcessingDiagnostic MethodsOrganism IdentificationReportingProficiency TestingSection 7. Parasite IdentificationProtozoaNematodesCestodesTrematodesSection 8. Identification Aids
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.6.2001 |
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Zusatzinfo | 421 |
Verlagsort | Washington DC |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 254 x 178 mm |
Gewicht | 4520 g |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Mikrobiologie / Infektologie / Reisemedizin |
Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Anamnese / Körperliche Untersuchung | |
ISBN-10 | 1-55581-200-7 / 1555812007 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-55581-200-3 / 9781555812003 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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