Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis)

Abstract

This volume represents the most complete single account of schistosomiasis now available. There are ten parts, each with from one to six chapters. Part I is an introductory historical account of the development of the present knowledge of schistosomiasis. Part II deals with the parasitology of the family Schistosomidae. Part III gives a summary of the present geographic distribution and the factors in the epidemiology of the human types of the disease. Part iv is a useful compendium of practical methods for the study of the parasites, including a description of the molluscan intermediate hosts. Of particular interest from the medical standpoint are parts v, VI, VIII and VIII,, which deal with schistosomiasis haematobium, schistosomiasis Mansoni of the intestinal type, schistosomiasis Mansoni of the visceral type and schistosomiasis japonicum, respectively. Under each infection a careful outline is given of the pathology, clinical aspects, prognosis and treatment, both medical and surgical.