{"product_id":"parasitic-infections-isbn-9781119878025","title":"Parasitic Infections","description":"\u003cb\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand and defeat a scourge of public health with this cutting-edge guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasitic diseases are considered as an important public health problem due to the high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in countries where climate and level of economic development create serious challenges to the creation of public health infrastructure, thus can make parasitic infections both graver and more difficult to contain. As we come to understand the global ramifications of public health, there has never been a more crucial time to understand these infections and the processes by which they can be managed and defeated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive overview of parasitic immunopathology, including the fundamentals of parasite biology, mechanisms and processes of infection, and the key steps of drug discovery and treatment. In addition to detailed coverage of the most commonly encountered infectious parasites, analysis of the immune system provides material pertinent to any possible parasitic infection. The result is an essential contribution to public health research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA careful balance of parasite immunopathology and pharmaceutical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of parasites such as protozoans, helminths, and ectoparasites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies and in-depth analyses written by authors around the world on the basis of first hand investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for researchers or professionals in immunology, biology, medicinal chemistry, drug development or pharmaceutical research, and all related fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: Back to the Future ‒ Solutions for Parasitic Problems 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRahime Şimşek, Aqsa Farooqui, Salah-Ud-Din Khan, and Shahanavaj Khan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Induction of Immune Responses and Inflammation to Parasitic Infections 47\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGurdeep Singh, Abhishek Tiwari, Varsha Tiwari, and Mukesh Kr Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Animal Parasites: Insight into Natural Resistance 60\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNasib Zaman, Muhammad Rizwan, Kishawar Sultana, Abdur Rauf, Yahya S. Al-Awthan, and Omar Bahattab\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Immune Response against Protozoan Parasites 73\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAhmed Olatunde, Olalekan Ogunro, Habibu Tijjani, Shakir Mayowa Obidola, Mustapha Abdullahi Akpaki, Archana Yadav, Manisha Nigam, and Abhay Prakash Mishra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Immune Response against Helminths 100\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVarsha Tiwari, Abhishek Tiwari, Gurdeep Singh, and Mukesh Kr Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Ectoparasites Host Resistance and Tolerance 124\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJacob Kehinde Akintunde and Ayodeji Mathias Adegoke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Microorganisms as Drivers of Host‒Parasite Interactions 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRahul Negi, Munni Bhandari, Rahul Kunwar Singh, and Tribhuvan Mohan Mohapatra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Neglected Parasitic Infections: History to Current Status 156\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarmistha Debbarma, Jupi Talukdar, Prabhakar Maurya, Luit Moni Barkalita, and Anupam Brahma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Molecular Techniques for the Study and Diagnosis of Parasite Infection 176\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSyed Muhammad Mukarram Shah, Saira, and Fida Hussain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Drugs for the Control of Parasitic Diseases: Current Status and Case Studies 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePratichi Singh, Swetanshu, Shikha Yadav, Adeline Lum Nde, and Vijay Jyoti Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Opportunities and Challenges in the Development of Antiparasitic Drugs 227\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMaryam Bello-Akinosho, Kayode Olayinka Afolabi, Harish Chandra, Dearikha Karina Mayashinta, Yulia Dwi Setia, and Carolina Pohl-Albertyn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Phytopharmaceuticals as an Alternative Treatment against Parasites 251\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRajesh Kumar, Seetha Harilal, Arti Gautam, Manisha Nigam, and Abhay Prakash Mishra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Nanoparticles for Antiparasitic Drug Delivery 303\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAbdulkadir Mohammed Danyaro, Habibu Tijjani, Swinder Jeet Singh Kalra, and Ahmed Olatunde\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Vaccination Against Parasitic Infection: From Past to Current Approaches in the Development of a Vaccine 328\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMukesh Kr Singh, Gurdeep Singh, Varsha Tiwari, and Abhishek Tiwari\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Current Trends in Parasitic Diseases and Precautionary Measures 356\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNisha Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 382\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbhay Prakash Mishra, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of  Pharmacology, University of Free State, South Africa. He has extensive research  experience in drug development and other research areas related to parasitic infection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManisha Nigam, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor and Head of Department of  Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, India. She has extensive research and teaching experience regarding cancer biology, parasite biology and immunopathology.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand and defeat a scourge of public health with this cutting-edge guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParasitic diseases are considered as an important public health problem due to the high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in countries where climate and level of economic development create serious challenges to the creation of public health infrastructure, thus can make parasitic infections both graver and more difficult to contain. As we come to understand the global ramifications of public health, there has never been a more crucial time to understand these infections and the processes by which they can be managed and defeated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive overview of parasitic immunopathology, including the fundamentals of parasite biology, mechanisms and processes of infection, and the key steps of drug discovery and treatment. In addition to detailed coverage of the most commonly encountered infectious parasites, analysis of the immune system provides material pertinent to any possible parasitic infection. The result is an essential contribution to public health research. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA careful balance of parasite immunopathology and pharmaceutical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of parasites such as protozoans, helminths, and ectoparasites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies and in-depth analyses written by authors around the world on the basis of first hand investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasitic Infections\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for researchers or professionals in immunology, biology, medicinal chemistry, drug development or pharmaceutical research, and all related fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989750497509,"sku":"NP9781119878025","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119878025.jpg?v=1761785347","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/parasitic-infections-isbn-9781119878025","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}