Atlas of Human Parasitology (5th edition)

Authors: Thomas C. Orihel, PhD; Lawrence R. Ash, PhD

In today’s global community, the new 5th edition of Ash and Orihel’s Atlas of Human Parasitology is a must-have for parasitic identification. Coverage is complete, including well-recognized species of parasites as well as information on those less commonly encountered. This is the reference you’ll want to have at hand when you need to view the unknown and assimilate your findings into a clinical context.

Authored by two of the most widely recognized and respected educators and researchers in the field, the new 5th edition features:

• New imaging throughout
• Quick morphologic keys
• Clinical images of infection
• Important diagnostic procedures
• Expanded treatment of parasite-like artifacts and pseudoparasites culled from real-world cases

When you need to solve diagnostic challenges, you will appreciate the fact that the concise descriptions of each image are accompanied by user-friendly, in-depth discussions, tables, and charts—tools and guides that make it an easy tool for laboratory professionals at any level to use.

Hardbound, 525 pages, 856 images, 18 tables

ISBN: 0891891676