Zeibig, Elizabeth A.

Clinical parasitology : a practical approach / Elizabeth A. Zeibig. - Second edition. - xiv, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index,

Introduction -- Specimen collection and processing -- The amebas -- The flagellates -- The hemoflagellates -- Select sporozoa : Plasmodium and Babesia -- Miscellaneous protozoa -- The nematodes -- The filariae -- The cestodes -- The trematodes -- Artifacts and confusers -- The arthropods -- Appendix A: Glossary -- Appendix B: Answers to case studies under the microscope -- Appendix C: Answers to quick quiz questions -- Appendix D: Answers to test your knowledge review questions.

The second edition is designed to cover the topic of parasitology comprehensively. It provides information on how to perform the clinical procedures needed to collect specimens and obtain diagnostically useful parasitic samples to provide the most accurate results for patients.--[Source inconnue]. Helps you learn how to perform the clinical procedures needed to collect specimens and obtain diagnostically useful parasitic samples to provide the results for patients. This title features descriptions of look-alike parasites that help you hone your skills and prepare for situations you may encounter in practice.



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Diagnostic parasitology.
Parasitic Diseases -- diagnosis.
Parasites.
Parasitology -- methods.

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