Giardia: The Cosmopolitan Parasite

By Peter Wallis, Barbara E. Olson, Merle E Olson

This book covers all aspects of research into Giardia as an organism and giardiasis the disease. Based on papers presented at the 2000 'Giardia in the Rockies conference, held in Alberta, Canada, it contains contributions from leading international experts. Includes chapters on: biochemistry, biology, detection and diagnosishost-parasite relationships, zoonotic transmission and epidemiology therapeutics and new drug targets water treatment, legislation and policy, Giardia in companion animals, in farm animals, and as a public health problem.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851996124
• ISBN13: 9780851996127
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.5"