Parasites of Homo Sapiens An Annotated Checklist of the Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropods for Which We Are Home

Whereas some familiar parasitic infections are responsible for much human disease and suffering, the great majority are rare or obscure forms ignored by all but the most comprehensive texts. The Parasites of Homo Sapiens is the first book to present a comprehensive listing of them all. Closely following the pattern of the first edition, this new edition incorporates a wealth of further information and data from the most recently published research findings. An indispensable guide for all parasitologists, it presents a comprehensive checklist of all animals naturally parasitic in or on the human body. Each parasite listed includes a complete summary of its characteristics.Ashford, Richard is the author of 'Parasites of Homo Sapiens An Annotated Checklist of the Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropods for Which We Are Home' with ISBN 9780415276887 and ISBN 0415276888.