Toxoplasma gondii: The Model Apicomplexan - Perspectives and Methods, Third Edition, reflects significant advances in the field in the last five years, including new information on the genomics, epigenomics and proteomics of T. gondii, along with a new understanding of the population biology and genetic diversity of this organism. This edition expands information on the effects of T. gondii on human psychiatric disease and new molecular techniques, such as CAS9/CSPR. T gondii remains the best model system for studying the entire Apicomplexa group of protozoans, which includes Malaria, making this new edition essential for a broad group of researchers and scientists.

Features Include:
The normal function and developmental biology of organ systems

* Symptom-based diagnostic approaches for common disorders

* Effective, easy-to-use algorithms throughout to guide diagnoses

* The latest emergency and critical care management guidelines

* A family-centered approach to caring for terminally ill children and their families

* How to effectively care for children with chronic disabilities

* Expanded coverage of genetics

* What you should know about managing neonatal disorders

* New advances in orthopedics and sports medicine

* A full-color insert of childhood skin conditions, and much more

Including:

* New sections, new chapters inform on the hottest topics in the field!

* Emergency and critical care - easy-to-use section guides your management of the acutely ill infant and child

* Contemporary diagnostic techniques - provides simple, clear explanations of the new generation of laboratory tests that are more frequently used to guide clinical diagnosis

* Care of the terminally ill child - presents a family-centered approach for care near the end of life

* Rehabilitative medicine - offers guidance on caring for the increasing numbers of children with chronic disabilities

Delivers MORE of what you really need to know!

* MORE on genetics, with separate chapters focused on metabolic disorders and dysmorphology

* MORE on rheumatic disease in children and adolescents, including the critical evaluation of musculoskeletal pain and pain syndromes

* MORE on managing neonatal disorders

* MORE algorithmic approaches to common pediatric symptoms, with guidelines for initial management

* MORE information on support groups and other resources - websites and email addresses provided throughout

PLUS: Expanded coverage in rapidly advancing areas of pediatric medicine!

* Neonatology

* Immunology and allergy

* Infectious diseases

* Orthopedics, including sports medicine

* Endocrinology