Chagas Disease: A Neglected Tropical Disease

Chagas Disease: A Neglected Tropical Disease
ISBN-10
3030440540
ISBN-13
9783030440541
Series
Chagas Disease
Category
Medical
Pages
253
Language
English
Published
2020-07-20
Publisher
Springer Nature
Authors
María-Jesús Pinazo Delgado, Joaquim Gascón

Description

This book provides a comprehensive resource on various aspects of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and the neglected tropical disease Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis), the disorder resulting from infection with the parasite. Topics include the biological description and taxonomy of the parasite, epidemiology and transmission routes, laboratory techniques in use when working with the parasite, as well as diagnostic measures and treatment of Chagas disease. Furthermore, a chapter with life stories of people in contact with the disease in endemic as well as non-endemic countries is included. The book is therefore a valuable source for individuals engaged in basic research as well as patient care and health management related to American trypanosomiasis.

Other editions

Similar books