FOODBORNE PARASITES

FOODBORNE PARASITES

This book examines the two major parasite groups that are transmitted via water or foods: the single-celled protozoa, and the helminths: cestodes (tapeworms), nematodes (round worms), and trematodes (flukes). Each chapter covers the biology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, epidemiology, treatment, and i...

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Other Authors: Ortega, Ynes R. (edited)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Springer 2006
Series:Food microbiology and food safety series
Subjects:
Helminthiasis
Food Parasitology
Protozoa > pathogenicity
Helminths > pathogenicity
Protozoan Infections
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Summary:This book examines the two major parasite groups that are transmitted via water or foods: the single-celled protozoa, and the helminths: cestodes (tapeworms), nematodes (round worms), and trematodes (flukes). Each chapter covers the biology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, epidemiology, treatment, and inactivation of these parasites. This important new text offers a better understanding of the biology and control of parasitic infections necessary to reduce or eliminate future outbreaks in the U.S. and elsewhere
Physical Description:xv, 289 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0387300686
9780387300689
0387311971
9780387311975

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