Human and Animal Filariases: Landscape, Challenges, and Control

Human & Animal Filariasis

A comprehensive reference on filarial parasitic infections affecting humans and animals, including lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and heartworm disease. It examines diagnosis, chemotherapy, drug resistance, and the development of new antifilarial treatments, alongside vector control and vaccination strategies. The book is relevant to parasitologists, veterinarians, pharmaceutical researchers, and public health professionals.

Key Features

• Covers human and animal filarial infections
• Explores major filarial parasites
• Discusses lymphatic filariasis
• Covers onchocerciasis and river blindness
• Addresses heartworm disease in dogs and cats
• Reviews diagnostic approaches
• Examines current antifilarial chemotherapy
• Discusses drug resistance
• Explores novel drug discovery
• Covers assay development
• Discusses target validation
• Examines drug product development
• Explores vector control strategies
• Covers vaccination approaches
• Integrates veterinary and public health perspectives