The Parasite Chronicles
My Lifelong Odyssey Among the Parasites that Cause Human Disease
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Beschreibung
This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of parasites that cause human disease. It is written in a first-person style relating anecdotes and personal encounters of parasites by the author. It tells stories about exotic parasites diseases, interesting factoids about the life history of unusual parasites species, and strange ways in which humans can become infected. However this is also a serious topic, as there is increasing movement of populations and goods occurring in a globalized world, resulting in previously exotic parasites being brought into new regions of the world. This book about parasite infections will be of interest to business travelers and tourists alike, and the book discusses simple common sense ways to avoid them.
This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of parasites that cause human disease. It is written in a first-person style relating anecdotes and personal encounters of parasites by the author. It tells stories about exotic parasites diseases, interesting factoids about the life history of unusual parasites species, and strange ways in which humans can become infected. However this is also a serious topic, as there is increasing movement of populations and goods occurring in a globalized world, resulting in previously exotic parasites being brought into new regions of the world. This book about parasite infections will be of interest to business travelers and tourists alike, and the book discusses simple common sense ways to avoid them.
Written in simple narrative style which makes it accessible to an audience not familiar with parasitology Grips the young adventurous audience yet introduces concepts of the variety of parasite species and the diseases they cause Discusses life cycles and modes of infection with reference to topical current issues and mixed with first person descriptions and travel anecdotes Light touch with humor yet scientifically accurate
Autor*in
Boo H. Kwa
Themen in »The Parasite Chronicles«
Parasites Infections Diseases Tropical Emerging Elephantiasis Nematodes Trematodes Foodborne infections Globalization Exotic diseases