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Author:   Bernard Fried ,  Rafael Toledo
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2009 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.688kg
ISBN:  

9780387095769

ISBN 10:   0387095764
Pages:   333
Publication Date:   12 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Echinostomes: systematics and life cycles.- Echinostomes and snails: exploring complex interactions..- Echinostomes in the second intermediate host.- Echinostomes in the definitive host: a model for the study of host-parasite relationships..- Maintenance, cultivation, and excystation of echinostomes: 2000-2007.- Echinostomes in the wild.- Echinostomes in humans.- Immunology and pathology of echinostome infections in the definitive host..- Echinostomes: genomics and proteomics.- Studies of echinostomes using chromatography and atomic spectrometry..- Effects of environmental change on helminth infections in amphibians: exploring the emergence of Ribeiroia and Echinostoma infections in North America..- Concurrent infections of echinostomes with helminths and protozoans.- Use of Echinostoma spp. in studies on chemotherapy and metabolic profiling..

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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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