Echinococcus and Echinococcosis, Part A
- 1st Edition, Volume 95 - January 25, 2017
- Latest edition
- Editors: Peter Deplazes, Andrew Thompson, Alan J. Lymbery
- Language: English
Echinococcus and Echinococcosis Part A and B present a complete synthesis on what is known about the parasitic cestode echinococcus and the disease it causes, echinococcosis (Hydat… Read more
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Description
Description
Echinococcus and Echinococcosis Part A and B present a complete synthesis on what is known about the parasitic cestode echinococcus and the disease it causes, echinococcosis (Hydatid Disease), also demonstrating that in addition to its medical, veterinary, and economic significance, it is an intriguing biological phenomenon.
Both parts build on the success of a previous volume, Echinococcus and Hydatid Disease, edited by R.C.A. Thompson and A.J. Lymbery, and published by CAB International, that details the major advances that have taken place since its release. As such, it remains the only comprehensive account that embraces virtually all aspects of echinococcus and the disease it causes.
The links between laboratory knowledge and field applications are emphasized throughout the volumes. Consequently, research workers, teachers, students of parasitology, clinicians, and field workers will find this work an indispensable source of information.
Key features
Key features
- Presents the expertise of contributors who are renowned in the field
- Covers all aspects of cchinococcus and echinococcosis, from basic and applied biology, through diagnosis and control, to clinical aspects
Readership
Readership
Researchers; scientists, administrators and field workers in areas of public health involved in the control of zoonoses such as echinococcosis; medical and veterinary professionals; veterinary, medical and biomedical students
Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter One. Historical Aspects of Echinococcosis
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis
- 3. Specific Historical Aspects
- 4. Neotropical Echinococcus Species
- 5. The Role of Associations, International Organizations, and International Working Groups in Echinococcosis Research and Control
Chapter Two. Biology and Systematics of Echinococcus
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Terminology
- 3. Taxonomy
- 4. Epidemiological Significance of Intra- and Interspecific Variation
- 5. Development of Echinococcus
- 6. Perspectives for the Future
Chapter Three. Phylogenetic Pattern, Evolutionary Processes and Species Delimitation in the Genus Echinococcus
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Species of Echinococcus
- 3. Species Concepts and Species Delimitation
- 4. Phylogenetic Pattern
- 5. Evolutionary Processes
- 6. Are Currently Described Species of Echinococcus Evolutionarily Independent?
- 7. A Coalescent-Based Approach to Species Delimitation
- 8. Biogeography and Speciation
- 9. The Phenotypic Consequences of Speciation
- 10. Conclusions
Chapter Four. Echinococcus–Host Interactions at Cellular and Molecular Levels
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Larval Stages of Echinococcus
- 3. The Interface Between Echinococcus Metacestodes and Their Hosts
- 4. Uptake of Nutrients From the Host
- 5. Diverse Molecular Signals From the Parasite Towards the Host
- 6. Evolutionarily Conserved Signalling Pathways and Host–Parasite Cross-Communication
- 7. Integration of Host- and Parasite-Derived Signals Into Cellular Responses
- 8. Targeting Parasite Signalling Pathways for Chemotherapy
- 9. Conclusions and Outlook
Chapter Five. Ecology and Life Cycle Patterns of Echinococcus Species
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Echinococcus oligarthra (Diesing, 1863)
- 3. Echinococcus vogeli (Rausch and Bernstein, 1972)
- 4. Echinococcus multilocularis (Leuckart, 1863)
- 5. Echinococcus shiquicus (Xiao et al., 2005)
- 6. Echinococcus equinus (Williams and Sweatman, 1963)
- 7. Echinococcus granulosus (Batsch, 1786)
- 8. Echinococcus felidis (Ortlepp, 1937)
- 9. Echinococcus ortleppi (Lopez-Neyra and Soler Planas, 1943)
- 10. Echinococcus canadensis Cluster
- 11. Conclusion
Chapter Six. Global Distribution of Alveolar and Cystic Echinococcosis
- 1. General Introduction
- 2. Global Distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis
- 3. Global Distribution of Echinococcus spp. Causing Cystic Echinococcosis
- Appendix A. Supplementary data
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Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 95
- Published: January 27, 2017
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Peter Deplazes
AT
Andrew Thompson
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