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This book tackles a number of different perspectives concerning
the parasitic helminth Ascaris, both in animals and in humans and
the disease known as ascariasis. It seeks to identify interesting,
exciting and novel aspects, which will interest readers from a
broad range of disciplines. Over a quarter of the world's
population are infected with the human roundworm, and the
equivalent in pigs is equally ubiquitous. Both contribute to
insidious and chronic nutritional morbidity, and this has been
quantified, in humans, as disability adjusted life years
approximating 10.5 million. Ascaris larvae develop in host
parenteral tissues, and the resultant pathology has been
condemnation. Ascariasis, despite its staggering global prevalence
and the sheer numbers of people it infects, remains a classic
neglected disease. However, renewed interest in the consequences of
early infection with worms from the perspective of immune
modulation, co-infections and the development of allergy further
enhances the relevance of these parasites. Provides a blueprint of how a single parasite entity can stimulate interest in basic biology, clinical science, veterinary science, public health and epidemiology Presents awealth of new insights given that a book on this parasite has not been published for over 20 years 16 chapters from a range of top authors from around the world "
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.
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