Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis / edited by Ronald Fayer, Lihua Xiao.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fayer, R.

Xiao, Lihua, 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptosporidiosis.

Cryptosporidium.

Medical Subjects:

Cryptosporidiosis.

Cryptosporidium.

Physical Description:

560 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 27 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press ; [London] : IWA Pub., [2008]

Summary:

From the microscopic observation of infection to the widespread application of molecular techniques in taxonomy and epidemiology, to the genome sequencing of two major species and advances in biochemistry, phylogeny, and water treatment, new information on this fascinating genus continues to mount as we discover and utilize the latest scientific techniques and methods. Greatly revised and expanded to encompass the volume and scope of new material, this second edition of a highly acclaimed reference provides a comprehensive and up-to-date consolidation of data.

Covering every aspect involved in the study of these highly adaptable parasites from basic biology to the search for a vaccine, Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis, Second Edition: Introduces molecular biology, genome sequencing, genetic regulation, and comparative genomics of several species, Presents new biochemical data on parasite metabolism and investigates structural proteins as potential drug targets, Details transmission dynamics, molecular epidemiology, and molecular methods for detecting infection, Examines food, waste, and waterborne transmission including the treatment of Cryptosporidium oocysts in water, Reviews recent regulations directed at minimizing outbreaks in source and drinking water, Considers host immune responses and the histopathology and pathophysiology of infection in immunocompetent and immunocompromised humans, Evaluates the vast array of compounds tested for prophylaxis and treatment, Addresses signs of disease in fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals, Defines appropriate animal models and describes the cells and media used for in vitro techniques.

Contents:

General biology / Ronald Fayer

Genomics / Jessica C. Kissinger

Biochemistry / Guan Zhu

Epidemiology / Gordon Nichols

Molecular epidemiology / Lihua Xiao and Una M. Ryan

Diagnostics / Huw Smith

Immune responses / Vincent McDonald

Clinical disease and pathology / Cirle Alcantara Warren and Richard L. Guerrant

Prophylaxis and chemotherapy / Heather D. Stockdale, Jennifer A. Spencer, and Byron L. Blagburn

Foodborne transmission / Ynes R. Ortega and Vitaliano A. Cama

Waterborne: drinking water / Jennifer L. Clancy and Thomas M. Hargy

Waterborne: recreational water / Michael J. Beach

Waste management / Dwight D. Bowman

Fish, amphibians, and reptiles / Thaddeus K. Graczyk

Birds / Una M. Ryan and Lihua Xiao

Zoo and wild mammals / Olga Matos

Companion animals / Mónica Santín and James M. Trout

Livestock / Mónica Santín and James M. Trout

Animal models / Saul Tzipori and Giovanni Widmer

In vitro cultivation / Michael J. Arrowood.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781420052268

1420052268

OCLC:

136314771