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Human Parasites

Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

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  • © 2023
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Authors:
  1. Heinz Mehlhorn

    1. Department of Parasitology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

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  • Carefully revised 2nd Edition with 60 study questions also digitally available in the free SN Flashcards App
  • Both a textbook for students and reference work for physicians, pharmacists and laboratory staff
  • Richly illustrated with parasite life cycles, SEM and TEM micrographs

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About this book

The new edition of this textbook provides an up-to-date overview of the most important parasites in humans and their potential vectors. Climate change and globalization steadily favor the opportunities for parasites to thrive. These challenges call for the latest information on pathogen transmission routes and timely preventive measures.

For each parasite, this book offers a concise summary in eleven sections:

1. Naming
2. Geographic distribution and epidemiology
3. Morphology, biology and life cycle
4. Disease symptoms
5. Diagnosis
6. Infection pathways
7. Prophylaxis
8. Incubation period
9. Prepatency
10. Patency
11. Therapeutic options

Numerous tables, diagrams and over 200 colorful illustrations highlight the main aspects of parasitic infestations and present suitable control measures. Moreover, 60 questions help to test readers’ theoretical knowledge of the field. Readers can additionally download the free Springer Nature Flashcards App and benefit from the digital study questions.
In short, this work is highly recommended for anyone looking to delve into the field of human parasitology. It is intended for students of biology and human medicine, medical doctors, pharmacists and laboratory staff alike. Furthermore, persons who plan to visit or live longer in endemic regions will find essential information on necessary preventive and control measurements.

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. The Phenomenon Parasitism

    • Heinz Mehlhorn
    Pages 1-12

  3. Parasites That Are Important Especially for Humans Endangering Their Health and Life

    • Heinz Mehlhorn
    Pages 13-18

  4. Protozoans Attacking Humans

    • Heinz Mehlhorn
    Pages 19-129

  5. Worms of Humans

    • Heinz Mehlhorn
    Pages 131-274

  6. Arthropods

    • Heinz Mehlhorn
    Pages 275-404

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 405-430
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Parasitology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

    Heinz Mehlhorn

About the author

Prof. Dr. Heinz Mehlhorn was professor at the universities of Düsseldorf and Bochum (Germany) and has investigated parasites, their transmission pathways and significant control measures for over 40 years. He has published more than 420 books and 250 original publications and received 25 patents on antiparasitic drugs, some of which he uses actually at his university spin-off company Alpha-Biocare (founded in 2000). As a university instructor, he had the pleasure to introduce many students to the topics in parasitology. Many of them are now teachers, university professors or stay in leading industrial positions. In television and radio broadcasts, he regularly informs the public about relevant parasitological problems. As former president of the German and international societies of protozoology and parasitology he is in international contacts.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Human Parasites

  • Book Subtitle: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

  • Authors: Heinz Mehlhorn

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41705-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41704-7Published: 16 November 2023

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-41707-8Due: 17 December 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-41705-4Published: 15 November 2023

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 430

  • Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 217 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: This is an updated translation of the 8th edition of the German book “Die Parasiten des Menschen” (2022) published by Springer Spektrum.

  • Topics: Parasitology, Medical Microbiology, Zoology, Public Health, Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine

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