Schistosomiasis /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Secor, W. Evan, 1961-, Colley, Daniel G., 1943-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [2005]
Series:World class parasites ; v. 10.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Schistosomes and their snail hosts
  • Schistosome retrotransposons
  • Gender-specific biology of Schistosoma mansoni : male/female interactions
  • 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 anti-schistosomal drugs
  • Public health strategies for schistosomiasis control
  • Schistosomiasis : are we ready for a coordinated research and public health agenda?