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Title

Emerging protozoan pathogens / edited by Naveed Ahmed Khan.

Publication

New York ; Abingdon [England] : Taylor & Francis Group, c2008.

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Additional Authors

Khan, Naveed Ahmed

Description

xvi, 510 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.); 25 cm.

Summary

"Emerging Protozoan Pathogens is a thorough reference guide to the understanding of the biology, genomics, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatments of all major emerging protozoan pathogens. It specifically highlights the new unicellular microrganisms that cause disease in humans and other animals. All topics are covered in a concise fashion ensuring an ideal platform for further research and life-long learning." "Written by subject experts, this volume provides a valuable resource for microbiologists and molecular and cell biologists at advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as health professionals and researchers who are interested in the study of emerging protozoan pathogens."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

• Protozoa, Pathogenic
• Protozoan diseases
• Emerging infectious diseases
• Protozoan Infections > physiopathology
• Host-Parasite Interactions
• Opportunistic Infections
• Eukaryota > pathogenicity
• Protozoan Infections > therapy
• Protozoan Infections
• Communicable Diseases, Emerging

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Amoebae -- Apicomplexans -- Ciliates -- Flagellates -- Protozoan pathogens of major medical importance -- Protozoan biology -- Host response.

ISBN

• 9780415428644 (alk. paper)
• 0415428645 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2007043118

OCLC

175174374

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library