The Biology of Echinostomes: From the Molecule to the Community / Edition 1

by Bernard Fried, Rafael Toledo

Overview

The Biology of Echinostomes presents the echinostomes in the context of modern parasitology and shows applications of new methodologies and concepts to a group of trematodes that may be useful to obtain information of great value in both parasitology and general biology. Several chapters cover the research and literature on such echinostome-like trematodes as Ribeiroia spp. Emphasis is placed on recent advances and gaps in knowledge that must be filled to determine the importance of this group of digeneans as experimental models. This is critical to gain a full understanding of the potential role of echinostomes in the field of experimental parasitology. All chapters are covered from a modern point of view, considering matters such as the applications of novel techniques and analysis of data in the context of host-parasite interactions. The Biology of Echinostomes is an ideal volume for researchers and advanced students concentrating on echinostomes as experimental models.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441918673
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	09/30/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Pages:	333
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

Echinostomes: The Life Cycle and Systematics.- Echinostomes in the First Intermediate Host.- Echinostomes in the Second Intermediate Host.- Echinostomes in the Definitive Host.- Echinostomes: Maintenance in the Laboratory.- Echinostomes in the Wild.- Echinostomes in Humans.- Echinostomes: Immunology and Pathology.- Echinostomes: Genomics and Proteomics.- Echinostomes: Use of in Studies on Analytical Chemistry.- Echinostomes and Psilostomes: Use in Studies on Emerging and Reemerging Helminthic Diseases.- Concurrent Infections of Echinostomes with Helminths and Protozoans.- Echinostomes: Use of in Studies on Chemotherapy and Metabolic Profiling.- Index.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

“This multi-authored monograph is the second book within the last decade that focuses on ‘echinostomes’ as experimental models. … All chapters follow a standard format with helpful subtitles … . The production quality of the monograph is generally good … . contains a wealth of information predominantly on Echinostoma spp. and … represents a valuable resource. The monograph will unquestionably be consulted by the aficionados … .” (Aneta Kostadinova, Parasites & Vectors, November, 2009)

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