Modelling Parasite Transmission and Control
Springer; 1st Edition | April 16, 2010 | ISBN-10: 1441960635 | 236 pages

It is clear that many fascinating problems still remain to be addressed in parasite transmission modelling, from better understanding of transmission processes and natural history of infection to investigating the impact of ecological and spatial scales, climate change, host immunity and social behaviour, parasite-host evolutionary dynamics and parasite community ecology on parasite transmission. This book captures some of the advances made in recent years and provides indications of ways forward for addressing these questions by shedding light on developments in conceptual frameworks and modelling tools as well as the emergence of new data forms for aiding model construction, testing and analysis. Another important advance has been the parallel development of robust computationally-intensive statistical methods to allow model testing and parameterization by aiding the fitting of models to complex data. This is an exciting area of work, which we believe will broaden the scope of mathematical modelling in investigating parasite transmission processes. In particular, we expect this advance will now allow modellers to begin the successful development and analysis of mechanistically-rich models of parasite transmission that will facilitate better integration of the variety of mechanisms increasingly recognized as important in simultaneously affecting transmission, including abiotic processes, trophic and evolutionary interactions, movement in space, and behaviour and even physiology of the individual. We foresee a continuing bright future for using mathematical modelling to clarify parasite transmission dynamics and address problems related to effective parasite control. Ultimately, through this improved application of models to research and management, we expect that parasite control would be an achievable goal bringing benefits to a vast number of our fellow human beings

Dictionary of Parasitology
CRC Press | June 24, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0415308550 | 408 pages

Although many books have been published on various aspects of human, animal, and plant parasitology, as well as the public health problems associated with parasites, none to date has offered a comprehensive glossary for those confronted with the discipline's exceptionally extensive terminology. To meet this need requires a dedicated text that can house the myriad entries that define all the basic principles and advanced nomenclature of parasitology.The Dictionary of Parasitology reflects current practice in all aspects of parasitology and includes spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes, and suffixes. It covers the field of modern parasitology with concise, clear, and authoritative precision. The dictionary assigns entries of parasites to the primary divisions of parasitology: human, veterinary, plant, insect, or fish; although in many instances the area of interest may be wide-ranging.The dictionary provides the depth and breadth of knowledge that makes it both an informative and useful volume for beginners and experts in the field, as well as for writers and editors of scientific texts. Entries cover control measures, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, etc., and each are labeled according to the most appropriate area to which they relate.

Peter L. Chiodini, Anthony H Moody, D. W. Manser

"Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology"
Churchill Livingstone | 2001-02-15 | ISBN: 0443062684 | 96 pages

This is a new and fully revised edition of Jeffrey and Leach: Atlas of Medical Helminthology and Protozoology. Helminths (worms) and similar parasites are a major medical problem in much of the world and perhaps the largest single cause of morbidity and mortality (eg malaria, elephantiasis, trypanosmiasis). The diagnosis of these conditions still largely rests on the microscopic examination of, for example, faeces. This atlas illustrates the different myriad of different organisms and how to identify them.

Abhay R. Satoskar
"Medical Parasitology"
Landes Bioscience | 2009 | ISBN: 1570596956 | 318 pages

Infections caused by parasites are still a major global health problem. Although parasitic infections are responsible for a significant morbidity and mortality in the developing countries, they are also prevalent in the developed countries. Early diagnosis and treatment of a parasitic infection is not only critical for preventing morbidity and mortality individually but also for reducing the risk of spread of infection in the community. This concise book gives an overview of critical facts for clinical and laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasitic diseases which are common in humans and which are most likely to be encountered in a clinical practice. This book is a perfect companion for primary care physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, medical students, paramedics, other public health care personnel and as well as travelers.

Larry Roberts, Jr., John Janovy
"Foundations of Parasitology, 8 edition"  
2008 | ISBN: 0073028274 | 728 pages

A parasitology text for biology and/or zoology students at the undergraduate level. Emphasizes principles with related information on the biology, physiology, morphology, and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals. This is not a diagnostic manual for medical students.

"Zoonosis"

Jacob Lorenzo-Morales
InTeO | 2012 | ISBN: 9535104797 9789535104797 | 447 pages

This book provides an insight on zoonosis and both authors and the editor hope that the work compiled in it would help to raise awareness and interest in this field. It should also help researchers, clinicians and other readers in their research and clinical usage.

Zoonotic diseases are mainly caused by bacterial, viral or parasitic agents although "unconventional agents" such as prions could also be involved in causing zoonotic diseases. Many of the zoonotic diseases are a public health concern but also affect the production of food of animal origin thus they could cause problems in international trade of animal-origin goods. A major factor contributing to the emergence of new zoonotic pathogens in human populations is increased contact between humans and animals.

Contents
Preface
Part 1 Managerial Epidemiology
1 Managerial Epidemiology and Zoonoses: Application of Managerial Epidemiology in Control of Zoonotic Disease in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 Health Adjusted Life Years (HALY) - A Promising Measure to Estimate the Burden of Zoonotic Diseases on Human Health?
3 Sciences of Complexity and Chaos to Analyze Vectors and Zoonosis
4 Zoonotic Role of the Grasscutter
Part 2 Bacterial and Viral Zoonosis
5 Coxiella burnetii
6 Helicobacter - An Emerging New Zoonotic Pathogen
7 Bovine Tuberculosis in European Bison as Possible Zoonotic Impact in Poland
8 Anthrax
9 Brucellosis Vaccines: An Overview
10 Insights into Leptospirosis, a Neglected Disease
11 Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)
12 Epidemiology, Surveillance and Laboratory Diagnosis of Leptospirosis in the WHO South-East Asia Region
Part 3 Protozoan Zoonosis
13 Toxoplasma gondii in Meat and Food Safety Implications - A Review
14 Major Role for CD8+T Cells in the Protection Against Toxoplasma gondii Following Dendritic Cell Vaccination
15 Visceral Leishmaniosis: An Old Disease with Continuous Impact on Public Health
Part 4 Zoonotic Nematoda
16 Zoonosis Caused by Baylisascaris procyonis
17 Angiostrongyliasis in the Americas
Part 5 Veterinary Zoonosis
18 Echinococcosis
19 Zoonotic Abortion in Herds: Etiology, Prevention and Control
20 Endoparasites with Zoonotic Potential in Domesticated Dogs
21 Gastrointestinal Parasites in Domestic Cats

Alan Gunn and Sarah Jane Pitt, "Parasitology: An Integrated Approach"
English | ISBN: 0470684240, 0470684232 | 2012 | 456 pages

Parasitology: An Integrated Approach, provides a concise, student-friendly account of parasites and parasite relationships that is supported by case studies and suggestions for student projects. The book focuses strongly on parasite interactions with other pathogens and in particular parasite-HIV interactions, as well as looking at how host behaviour contributes to the spread of infections. There is a consideration of the positive aspects of parasite infections, how humans have used parasites for their own advantage and also how parasite infections affect the welfare of captive and domestic animals. The emphasis of Parasitology is on recent research throughout and each chapter ends with a brief discussion of future developments. This text is not simply an updated version of typical parastitology books but takes an integrated approach and explains how the study of parasites requires an understanding of a wide range of other topics from molecular biology and immunology to the interactions of parasites with both their hosts and other pathogens.