基本説明
Newly recognized parasites, alternative diagnostic techniques defined by new regulatory requirements, implementaton of testing based on molecular techniques, expanded tables and photographs, and more.
Full Description
This major reference, now in its fourth edition, updates and advances the field of diagnostic medical parasitology and reports on the dramatic changes that have occurred in this field. Newly recognized parasites, alternative diagnostic techniques defined by new regulatory requirements, implementation of testing based on molecular techniques, expanded tables and photographs, and new information on parasitic infections are included. The first section of this book includes comprehensive discussions of individual parasites and provides information related to life cycles, morphology, clinical disease in both immunocompetent and compromised patients, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention.The second half of the book offers clear, concise, comprehensive, and well-organized diagnostic procedures for use in the clinical laboratory, including techniques for parasite identification that are relevant throughout the world. The pros and cons of various test options are included throughout the diagnostic section of the book.New in the Fourth Edition: Expanded life cycles and algorithms; new photographs and illustrations; expanded, updated text; new tables; new diagnostic procedures; expanded information on diagnostic kits; review of test order options/relevance; product/method photographs; expanded 'Late-Breaking' published information.
Contents
Section 1. Philosophy and Approach to Diagnostic Parasitology Why Perform This Type of Testing? Who Should Perform Diagnostic Parasitology Testing? Where Should Diagnostic Parasitology Testing Be Performed? What Factors Should Precipitate Testing? What Testing Should Be Performed? What Factors Should Be Considered When Developing Test Menus?Section 2. Parasite Classification and Relevant Body Sites Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes Trematodes Pentastomids AcanthocephalaSection 3. Collection Options Safety Collection of Fresh Stool Specimens Preservation of Stool Specimens Collection of Blood Collection of Specimens from Other Body SitesSection 4. Specimen Test Options: Routine Diagnostic Methods and Body Sites O&P Examination of Stool Specimens Other Diagnostic Methods for Stool Specimens Testing of Other Intestinal Tract Specimens Urogenital Tract Specimens Sputum Aspirates Biopsy Specimens Blood Culture Methods Animal Inoculation and Xenodiagnosis Antigen and Antibody DetectionSection 5. Specific Test Procedures and Algorithms Microscopy O&P Examination Specialized Stains for Coccidia and Microsporidia Larval Nematode Culture Other Methods for Gastrointestinal Tract Specimens Methods for Urogenital Tract Specimens Preparation of Blood Films Blood ConcentrationSection 6. Commonly Asked Questions about Diagnostic Parasitology Specimen Collection Specimen Processing Diagnostic Methods Organism Identification Reporting Proficiency TestingSection 7. Parasite Identification Protozoa Nematodes Cestodes TrematodesSection 8. Identification Aids
