Atlas of Human Parasitology

ANNOTATION

The book contains color illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

Roberta B. Carey

This is the fourth edition of the Atlas of Human Parasitology, which lives up to its name with its hundreds of microscopic and macroscopic photographs of parasites. The third edition was published in 1990. The purpose of revising this text is to keep pace with the new parasites and increasing importance of lessor known parasites that have emerged in clinical settings in recent years. Written as a reference guide for laboratorians and pathologists, it will also benefit those who are beginning their studies in parasitology. The color photos of each organism may be their only means of visualizing these uncommon organisms. The authors are nationally recognized experts who have written other texts and chapters in reference books on the topic. The quality and number of color photographs are unparalleled. There are multiple photographs of each organism showing the variations that occur in their morphology and staining characteristics. The atlas is beautifully designed cover to cover. In addition to the color illustrations of each parasite, there is a short description of the classification, disease, geographic distribution, life cycle, etc. The format remains the same for each organism, which makes it easy for readers to orient themselves. A helpful glossary is located in the back of the book. This is an excellent resource for those diagnosing parasitic infections and those teaching parasitology to medical students or medical technologists. The variety of color photographs gives the reader a truer perspective of what the organism may look like under the microscope. This is a comprehensive guide to human parasites and artifacts that resemble organisms. Otherbooks on parasitology limit their contents to wordy explanations and black-and-white illustrations, whereas this atlas demonstrates that one color picture is worth one thousand words.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Roberta B. Carey, PhD (Loyola University Medical Center)Description: This is the fourth edition of the Atlas of Human Parasitology, which lives up to its name with its hundreds of microscopic and macroscopic photographs of parasites. The third edition was published in 1990. Purpose: The purpose of revising this text is to keep pace with the new parasites and increasing importance of lessor known parasites that have emerged in clinical settings in recent years. Audience: Written as a reference guide for laboratorians and pathologists, it will also benefit those who are beginning their studies in parasitology. The color photos of each organism may be their only means of visualizing these uncommon organisms. The authors are nationally recognized experts who have written other texts and chapters in reference books on the topic. Features: The quality and number of color photographs are unparalleled. There are multiple photographs of each organism showing the variations that occur in their morphology and staining characteristics. The atlas is beautifully designed cover to cover. In addition to the color illustrations of each parasite, there is a short description of the classification, disease, geographic distribution, life cycle, etc. The format remains the same for each organism, which makes it easy for readers to orient themselves. A helpful glossary is located in the back of the book. Assessment: This is an excellent resource for those diagnosing parasitic infections and those teaching parasitology to medical students or medical technologists. The variety of color photographs gives the reader a truer perspective of what the organism may look like under the microscope. This is a comprehensive guide to human parasites and artifacts that resemble organisms. Other books on parasitology limit their contents to wordy explanations and black-and-white illustrations, whereas this atlas demonstrates that one color picture is worth one thousand words.

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

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