Atlas of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology: Text with CD-ROMElsevier Health Sciences, 2006 M11 16 - 448 pages Increased global travel has changed the way we think about disease distribution. Diseases once considered of localised interest can be disseminated more readily than ever due to the increased speed of international travel. This is your perfect visual guide to diagnosing these diseases. The Sixth Edition of this internationally acclaimed atlas is the most comprehensive ever, with extensively revised text and more than 1200 stunning images.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Arthropodborne infections | 1 |
Chapter 2 Soilmediated helminthiases | 135 |
Chapter 3 Molluscmediated helminthiases | 161 |
Chapter 4 Infections acquired through the gastrointestinal tract | 203 |
Chapter 5 Airborne infections | 273 |
Chapter 6 Sexually transmitted diseases including HIVAIDS | 291 |
Chapter 7 Other infections acquired through the skin and mucous membranes | 311 |
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