Fasciolosis, 2nd Edition

Fasciolosis

Fasciolosis, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive and updated reference on liver fluke infections caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. It covers the biology, life cycle, clinical effects, diagnosis, immunology, treatment, drug resistance, epidemiology, and control of fasciolosis in livestock and humans.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica
• Explains parasite life cycle, biology, and development
• Covers clinical pathology, immunology, and diagnosis
• Discusses vaccine development and disease control
• Examines the emergence and mechanisms of drug resistance
• Covers molecular and biochemical aspects of the parasites
• Includes recent advances in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and glycomics
• Explores epidemiology, ecology, and global distribution
• Addresses the impact of fasciolosis on livestock and human health
• Useful for veterinary and medical parasitologists, researchers, and students