Helminth Zoonoses

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Control

Helminth Zoonoses: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Control is a comprehensive reference examining parasitic worm diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans. Covering the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of major zoonotic helminth infections, the book highlights advances in research and public health strategies for managing diseases of veterinary and medical importance. It is an essential resource for veterinarians, physicians, parasitologists, researchers, and public health professionals.

Key Features

• Covers major zoonotic helminth infections affecting humans and animals.
• Explores the epidemiology, life cycles, diagnosis, and treatment of helminth diseases.
• Discusses echinococcosis, hydatidosis, taeniasis, cysticercosis, schistosomiasis, paragonimiasis, and larva migrans.
• Reviews advances in immunology, disease control, and antiparasitic therapies.
• Highlights emerging research on parasite strain variation and disease transmission.
• Emphasizes integrated veterinary and public health approaches to zoonotic disease control.
• Ideal for veterinarians, physicians, parasitologists, researchers, and public health specialists.