Clinical Parasitology: A Handbook for Medical Practitioners and Microbiologists

• Title: Clinical Parasitology: A Handbook for Medical Practitioners and Microbiologists
• Authors: Harsha Sheorey, John Walker, Beverley-Ann Biggs
• Foreword: Graham Brown
• List Price: $39.95
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0522848346
• ISBN-13: 978-0522848342
• Book Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches

As parasitic diseases such as hookworm and trichinella are an increasing health threat in Australia and across the world, this handbook provides necessary information about both common and rare global parasitic diseases in a concise and accessible format. Coverage includes classification and geographical distribution of parasites, details of diagnostic tests, availability and treatment regimes of drugs, and means of obtaining uncommon drugs.
About the Author
Harsha Sheorey is a fellow in microbiology at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. John Walker is head of parasitology at Westmead Hospital and a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney. Beverley-Ann Biggs is a consultant physician at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

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