Essentials of Human Parasitology

, by Heelan, Judith S.; Ingersoll, Frances W.

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ISBN: 9780766812840 | 0766812847
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Copyright: 8/31/2001

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A concise, organized approach to the study of human parasites. Essentials of Human Parasitology is an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for the recognition and identification of common, clinically significant human parasites. Easy to read format contains concise, thorough descriptions for each parasite, relevant case studies, and photographs and diagrams to emphasize material. Proper specimen collection techniques and immunoassays for antigens and antibodies are also covered. (Key Words: parasite, parasitology, immunoassays, medical lab technician, protozoa, helminths)

PART I: INTRODUCTION; SPECIMEN COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND PROCESSING; IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

Introduction

(10)

Definition of a Parasite

(1)

Importance of Medical Parasitology

(1)

Parasites in the Immunocompromised Host

(1)

Classification and Description of Parasites of Medical Significance

(1)

Phylum Sarcomastigophora

(1)

Phylum Ciliophora

(1)

Phylum Apicomplexa

(1)

Phylum Microspora

(1)

Phylum Aschelminthes

(1)

Phylum Platyhelminthes

(1)

Characteristics Used in the Identification of Parasites

(4)

Identification of Protozoa

(1)

Identification of Helminths

(1)

Artifacts Which May Be Confused with Parasites

(1)

Summary

(4)

Processing Specimens for Recovery of Parasites

(24)

Introduction

(1)

Collection and Handling of Fecal Specimens

(2)

Number of Specimens

(1)

Timing of Specimens

(1)

Fresh versus Preserved Specimens

(1)

Processing Specimens

(6)

Macroscopic Examination

(1)

Microscopic Examination

(5)

Collection of Specimens Other Than Feces

(9)

Cellophane Tape Prep

(1)

Sigmoidoscopy Material

(1)

Aspirates

(5)

Sputum

(1)

Mouth Scrapings and Nasal Discharge

(1)

Corneal Scrapings

(1)

Tissue/Biopsy Material/Skin Snips

(1)

Urine/Genital Specimens

(1)

Cerebrospinal Fluid

(1)

Preparation of Blood Smears for Parasite Examination

(3)

Summary

(3)

Immunoassays for Human Parasites

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Intestinal Protozoa

(1)

Entamoeba histolytica

(1)

Giardia lamblia

(1)

Cryptosporidium parvum

(1)

Blood/Body Fluid/Tissue Protozoa

(1)

Leishmania

(1)

Trypanosomes

(1)

Malaria and Babesiosis

(1)

Toxoplasma and Pneumocystis

(1)

Helminths

(1)

Strongyloides stercoralis

(1)

Toxocara species

(1)

Trichinella spiralis

(1)

Filarial Nematodes

(1)

Fasciola hepatica

(1)

Paragonimus westermani

(1)

Schistosomes

(1)

Cysticercosis

(1)

Hydatid Disease

(1)

Summary

(7)

PART II: PROTOZOA

Intestinal Amebae

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Intestinal Amebae

(5)

Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar

(2)

Entamoeba hartmanni

(1)

Entamoeba coli

(1)

Endolimax nana

(1)

Iodamoeba butschlii

(1)

Blastocystis hominis

(1)

Summary

(5)

Free-Living Amebae

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Naegleria fowleri

(2)

Morphology

(1)

Life cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Acanthamoeba species

(1)

Morphology

(1)

Life cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Summary

(3)

Intestinal and Atrial Flagellates and Ciliates

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Intestinal Flagellates

(6)

Giardia lamblia

(2)

Chilomastix mesnili

(1)

Enteromonas hominis

(1)

Retortamonas intestinalis

(1)

Trichomonas hominis

(1)

Dientamoeba fragilis

(1)

Atrial Flagellates

(1)

Trichomonas vaginalis

(1)

Trichomonas tenax

(1)

Intestinal Ciliates

(1)

Balantidium coli

(1)

Summary

(5)

Blood and Tissue Flagellates: Leishmania Species

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Leishmania tropica complex -- Old World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

(2)

Morphology

(1)

Life cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Leishmania mexicana complex -- New World Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

(1)

Morphology

(1)

Life cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Leishmania braziliensis complex -- Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis

(1)

Morphology

(1)

Life Cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Leishmania donovani complex -- Visceral Leishmaniasis

(2)

Morphology

(1)

Life cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Summary

(4)

Blood and Tissue Flagellates: Trypanosoma Species

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Trypanosoma brucei gambiense

(3)

Morphology

(1)

Life Cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense

(1)

Morphology

(1)

Life Cycle

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

(1)

Trypanosoma cruzi

100

(3)

Morphology

100

(1)

Life Cycle

100

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

101

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

102

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

102

(1)

Trypanosoma rangeli

103

(1)

Morphology

103

(1)

Summary

103

(4)

Intestinal Sporozoa

107

(10)

Introduction

108

(1)

Intestinal coccidia

108

(4)

Cryptosporidium parvum

108

(1)

Isospora belli

109

(1)

Sarcocystis species

110

(1)

Cyclospora cayetanensis

111

(1)

Intestinal Microsporidia

112

(1)

Morphology

112

(1)

Life Cycle

112

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

113

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

113

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

113

(1)

Summary

113

(4)

Blood and Tissue Sporozoa

117

(20)

Introduction

118

(1)

Malaria

118

(8)

Morphology

118

(1)

Life Cycle

118

(2)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

120

(1)

Plasmodium vivax

121

(1)

Plasmodium ovale

122

(1)

Plasmodium malariae

123

(1)

Plasmodium falciparum

123

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

124

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

125

(1)

Babesiosis

126

(1)

Morphology

126

(1)

Life Cycle

126

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

126

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

127

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

127

(1)

Toxoplasma gondii

127

(3)

Life Cycle

127

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

128

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

129

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

129

(1)

Pneumocystis carinii

130

(1)

Life Cycle

130

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

130

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

130

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

131

(1)

Summary

131

(6)

PART III: HELMINTHS

Intestinal Nematodes

137

(14)

Introduction

138

(9)

Intestinal Nematodes

138

(1)

Enterobius vermicularis

139

(1)

Ascaris lumbricoides

140

(1)

Trichuris trichiura

141

(2)

Necator americanus/Ancylostoma duodenale

143

(1)

Strongyloides stercoralis

144

(3)

Summary

147

(4)

Blood/Body Fluid/Tissue Nematodes

151

(20)

Introducation

152

(1)

Trichinella spiralis and other Trichinella species

152

(3)

Morphology

152

(1)

Life Cycle

153

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

154

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

154

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

154

(1)

Dracunculus medinensis

155

(1)

Morphology

155

(1)

Life Cycle

155

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

156

(1)

Laboratory Diganosis

156

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

156

(1)

The Filariae

156

(1)

Wuchereria bancrofti

156

(4)

Morphology

156

(1)

Life Cycle

157

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

157

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

157

(2)

Treatment and Prevention

159

(1)

Brugia malayi and Brugia timori

160

(1)

Morphology

160

(1)

Life Cycle

160

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

161

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

161

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

161

(1)

Loa loa

161

(2)

Morphology

161

(1)

Life Cycle

161

(2)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

163

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

163

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

163

(1)

Onchocerca volvulus

163

(3)

Morphology

163

(1)

Life Cycle

164

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

164

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

165

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

166

(1)

Mansonella ozzardi

166

(1)

Morphology

166

(1)

Life Cycle

166

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

166

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

166

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

166

(1)

Mansonella perstans

167

(1)

Morphology

167

(1)

Life Cycle

167

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

167

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

167

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

167

(1)

Mansonella streptocerca

167

(1)

Morphology

167

(1)

Life Cycle

167

(1)

Transmission and Pathogenesis

167

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

167

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

168

(1)

Dirofilaria immitis

168

(1)

Morphology

168

(1)

Life Cycle

169

Transmission and Pathogenesis

168

(1)

Laboratory Diagnosis

168

(1)

Treatment and Prevention

168

(1)

Summary

168

(3)

Trematodes

171

(12)

Introduction

172

(1)

Intestinal Trematodes

173

(2)

Fasciolopsis buski

173

(1)

Heterophyes heterophyes/Metagonimus yokogawai

174

(1)

Liver Trematodes

175

(2)

Fasciola hepatica

175

(1)

Clonorchis sinensis

176

(1)

Lung Trematodes

177

(1)

Paragonimus westermani

177

(1)

Blood Trematodes

177

(3)

Schistosoma mansoni/S. japonicum/S. haematobium

178

(2)

Summary

180

(3)

Cestodes

183

(14)

Introduction

184

(1)

Intestinal Cestodes

185

(7)

Diphyllobothrium latum

185

(1)

Taenia saginata/Taenia solium

186

(3)

Hymenolepis nana

189

(1)

Hymenolepsis diminuta

190

(1)

Dipylidium caninum

191

(1)

Tissue Cestodes

192

(1)

Echinococcus granulosus

192

(1)

Multiceps species

193

(1)

Summary

193

(4)

Glossary

197

(6)

Index

203

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