Medical Parasitology: A Textbook

Medical Parasitology: A Textbook

Written by Rohela Mahmud, Yvonne Ai Lian Lim, and Amirah Amir, this textbook provides a systematic introduction to medically important human parasites and the diseases they cause. It covers parasite morphology, life cycles, distribution, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. With illustrations, parasite images, clinical case reports, and practice questions, it helps students develop a clear understanding of medical parasitology and its clinical applications.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Introduces medically important human parasites and associated infections.
• Protozoan Diseases: Explores protozoan parasites, their life cycles, and their effects on human health.
• Helminthic Diseases: Covers parasitic worms and the diseases associated with their infections.
• Medical Entomology: Examines arthropod vectors involved in transmitting parasitic diseases.
• Parasite Morphology: Explains the structural characteristics used to understand and identify parasites.
• Life Cycles and Distribution: Describes parasite development, habitats, and geographical distribution.
• Clinical Manifestations: Discusses pathogenesis, symptoms, and clinical features of parasitic infections.
• Laboratory Diagnosis: Introduces diagnostic methods used to identify human parasites.
• Treatment and Prevention: Reviews general approaches to managing, preventing, and controlling parasitic diseases.
• Illustrated Learning Resources: Includes parasite images, clinical case reports, practice questions, and scenarios to reinforce understanding.