An authorative account of the current global status of hookworm disease as discussed by experts at a symposium held in Bellagio, Italy in 1988. It considers aspects of population ecology, epidemiology, molecular and cellular biology, immunology, the consequences of the disease and its prevention, treatment and control. It would be useful to those concerned with research into or control of parasitic infection of man.
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-0-85066-762-2 (9780850667622)
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Historical introduction; regional status of hookworm infection and disease; the biology of hookworms; epidemiology and population ecology; human ancylostomiasis - the disease and its consequences; treatment, prevention and control; molecular and immunobiology; concluding overview.
