Schistosomiasis

The goal of Schistosomiasis is to provide the reader with insights into the active research and programs currently related to schistosomiasis, and to use these insights as a way to project forward into the next 10-15 years of work on this disease, spanning the spectrum from research to public health...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Secor, W. Evan (Editor), Colley, Daniel G. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2005.
Edition:1st ed. 2005.
Series:World Class Parasites ; 10
Subjects:
Anatomy, Comparative.
Diseases.
Animal Anatomy.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Schistosomes and Their Snail Hosts
  • Schistosome Retrotransposons
  • Gender-Specific Biology of Schistosoma Mansoni:
  • Schistosoma Genomics
  • Vaccine Development
  • The Surface of Schistosomes within the Vertebrate Host
  • The Application of DNA Microarrays in the Functional Genomic Study of Schistosome/Host Biology
  • The Initiation of Host Immune Responses to Schistosome Egg Antigens
  • Immunopathology in Experimental Schistosomiasis
  • Immunological and other Factors Affecting Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis Mansoni in Man
  • Pathways to Improved, Sustainable Morbidity Control and Prevention of Schistosomiasis in the People's Republic of China
  • Host Genetics and Schistosomiasis
  • Current and Future Antischistosomal Drugs
  • Pubic Health Strategies for Schistosomiasis Control
  • Schistosomiasis: Are we Ready for A Coordinated Research and Public Health Agenda?.

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