Advances in Parasitology (eBook)

John R. Baker, Ralph Muller, David Rollinson (Herausgeber)

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1999 | 1. Auflage
336 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-058090-6 (ISBN)

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There are currently 3-5 million cases of leishmaniasis in the world and the prevalence is rising. The first chapter in this volume reviews the cell biology of the parasite and its transmission and survival. The second review addresses the apicomplexan protozoan parasites Theileria anulaga, T. parva and T. sergenti which globally cost agriculture over one billion US dollars annually. Current research in this area aims to produce effective, stable and cheap subunit viruses requiring only a single application and the authors predict that success will eventually be achieved with 'naked DNA' vaccines containing cytokine genes as immunopotentiators.The next review is the first in over 30 years to discuss the larva of the class Monogenea.The authors cover morphology, behaviour and structure of many examples providing a detailed reference for researchers. The penultimate chapter discusses the distribution of Schistosoma bovis and considers the reported interactions occurring between parasites and snails. The final chapter reviews one of the most serious parasitic diseases in salmonid aquaculture - sealice. In 1998 the costs due to sealice damage in Scotland alone were estimated at 15-30 million pounds. Discussion of biology and control of these ectoparasites emphasizes the need to understand the basic biology of the parasite.This volume will be essential reading for parasitologists in many branches of the subject.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Advances in Parasitology, Volume 44 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 12
Contributors to Volume 44 6
Preface 8
Chapter 1. Cell Biology of Leishmania 16
Abstract 17
1. Introduction 17
2. The Interaction of Leishmania with the Macrophage 20
3. The Interaction of Leishmania with the Sandfly 36
4. Concluding Remarks 41
Acknowledgements 42
References 42
Chapter 2. Immunity and Vaccine Development in the Bovine Theilerioses 56
Abstract 57
1. Introduction 58
2. Theileria annulata 66
3. Theileria parva 82
4. Theileria sergenti 92
5. Comparative Aspects 96
6. The Future 97
Acknowledgements 97
References 98
Chapter 3. The Distribution of Schistosoma bovis Sonsino, 1876 in Relation to Intermediate Host- Parasite Relationships 114
Abstract 115
1. Introduction 115
2. Collection of Data 117
3. The Natural Mollusc Intermediate Host Spectrum 138
4. Geographical Distributions of the Mollusc Intermediate Hosts 138
5. Geographical Distribution . 139
6. The Experimental Mollusc Intermediate Host Spectrum 140
7. Compatibility in the Mollusc–S. Bovis Association 140
8. Three Main Populations of S.Bovis 143
9. Paleobiogeographical Scenario 145
10. Conclusion 147
Acknowledgements 148
References 148
Chapter 4. The Larvae of Monogenea (Platyhelminthes) 154
Abstract 155
1. Introduction 156
2. General Morphology 157
3. Haptoral Sclerites 161
4. Ciliated Cells 168
5. Epidermis 174
6. Terminal Globule 178
7. Glands 184
8. Protonephridia 192
9. Sense Organs 198
10. Nervous System 213
11. Digestive Tract 215
12. Parenchyma 216
13. Behaviour 218
14. Conclusions 230
Acknowledgements 233
References 233
Chapter 5. Sealice on Salmonids: Their Biology and Control 248
Abstract 249
1. Introduction 249
2. Species, Morphology, Host Range and Geographical Distribution 253
3. The Reproductive System and Reproduction 260
4. Life Cycles of Sealice 276
5. Epidemiology of Sealice Infections 283
6. Physiology of Sealice 294
7. Pathological Effects of Sealice on Salmonids 301
8. Treatment and Control of Infection 307
9. Economics of Sealice Infection 326
10. Priority Areas for Future Sealice Research 332
Acknowledgements 333
References 333
Index 354
Contents of Volumes in This Series 364

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.9.1999
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Mikrobiologie / Infektologie / Reisemedizin
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin
• ISBN-10: 0-08-058090-4 / 0080580904
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-058090-6 / 9780080580906