Infectious Disease


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Infectious Disease has established itself as a classic, practical, learning text providing information on the microbiological and clinical diagnosis, clinical management, epidemiology and control of infectious conditions as they occur both in the hospital and community setting. This new edition has been completely updated, with the antibiotics and AIDS sections extensively revised. New figures and clinical photographs have been added to better illustrate textual facts, and case studies illustrate learning points. Designed to be used either as a basic learning text, or as a practical textbook in the clinical setting Infectious Disease will continue to appeal to students at all stages of their career, candidates for higher examinations, the general physician and surgeon, epidemiologists and experts in public health. Contains outstanding full colour illustrations enabling the reader to easily view the pathologies/issues. Features summaries and case studies for each chapter to illustrate the core information.




The Long Struggle against Malaria in Tropical Africa


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The first history of malaria control efforts in tropical Africa, contributing to the emerging sub-discipline of the historical epidemiology of contemporary disease challenges.




Undercurrent Journal: Vol. 12, Issue 1 (Fall/Winter 2016) [B&W]


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Undercurrent is the only student-run national undergraduate journal publishing scholarly essays and articles that explore the subject of international development. The journal is a refereed publication dedicated to providing a non-partisan, supportive, yet critical and competitive forum exclusively for undergraduate research, writing, and editing.




Toxocara


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Toxocara is a parasitic helminth worm which continues to stimulate both public concern and scientific interest. Toxocara canis and T.cati, the most studied species, are gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats and their eggs can contaminate the environment, thus exposing humans and other mammals and birds to infection. Many questions remain unanswered about the host-parasite relationship, its epidemiology and public health significance. Veterinarians and clinicians are interested in its importance as a zoonosis. The parasite's capacity to cause ocular disease is of concern to ophthalmologists, while its propensity to stimulate allergic manifestations is of interest to allergologists, dermatologists and respiratory medicine specialists. Furthermore Toxocara provides a unique model system to explore questions in parasite biology.This book provides a comprehensive review of Toxocara and the disease it causes known as toxocariasis.










Handbook of Tuberculosis


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Coinciding with the first TB therapies to enter clinical trials in 60 years, this is the most comprehensive account of the latest developments in clinical, therapeutic and basic research into the disease, presented by the most prolific of all researchers in the field. Divided into three clearly structured volumes, the first deals with molecular biology and biochemistry of the pathogen, including genetics and genomics, as well as drug design. The second volume covers cell biology, immunology and vaccine development, while the third is devoted to epidemiology and clinical approaches, including drug resistance, veterinary aspects and clinical field trials. With one new infection worldwide every second, this is an essential reference for bacteriologists, immunologists, pathologists and pathophysiologists, molecular and cell biologists, as well as those working in the pharmaceutical industry.




Health Organisation


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