Important Helminth Infections in Southeast Asia : Diversity and Potential for Control and Elimination. Part A /

• Other Authors: Zhou, Xiao-nong (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London ; San Diego, CA : Academic, 2010.
• Edition: First edition.
• Series: Advances in parasitology ; v. 72.
• Subjects: Parasitology.; Helminthiasis > Southeast Asia.; MEDICAL > Parasitology.; Helminthiasis.; Southeast Asia.; Electronic books.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (455 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780123819567; 0123819563; 9780123815132; 0123815134

This thematic volume providesäuthoritative, up-to-date reviews pertaining to the epidemiology, public health significance and shifts therein, control (current activities, successes, setbacks), persisting challenges (e.g. sanitation, universal coverage of health services, health-related behavior) of the key parasitic diseases in Southeast Asia. The book also discusses the new tools and approaches for enhanced discovery and control of helminthic diseases. Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field Contributions from leading author.