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American Trypanosomiasis Chagas Disease
One Hundred Years of Research
Comprehensive review of Chagas disease research that discusses the three main elements, the transmission chain, host, and causative parasite
Jenny Telleria (Edited by), Michel Tibayrenc (Edited by)
9780128010297
Hardback, published 8 February 2017
844 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 4.2 cm, 1.45 kg
American Trypanosomiasis, Chagas Disease: One Hundred Years of Research, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease and discusses the latest discoveries concerning the three elements that compose the transmission chain of the disease, the host, the insect vectors, and the causative parasite. In addition, new insights on the molecular biology and diagnostics of Chagas diseases, the persistence of infections in the host, and the interaction of the parasite and host metabolism are now included in this new and updated edition.
1. General Aspects2. Insect Vectors3. Non-Human Mammalian Hosts4. The Causative Agent: Trypanosoma cruzi5. Modes of Transmission6. Immunology: Host-Parasite Interaction7. Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Subject Areas: Medical parasitology [MMFP]
