Manual of Medical Helminthology

Abstract

This manual based on the helminth exhibits of the Wellcome Museum of Medical Science, London, was prepared for physicians in the tropics. After a brief general statement concerning helminthic diseases, trematodes, cestodes, and nematodes are described as classes. After this, various species are described. Throughout the book the term "aetiology" is used as a main heading to cover the morphology, habitat, and physiological data concerning the helminths. Other main headings used are life cycle, epidemiology, pathology, clinical pathology (changes in blood, urine, and feces), clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. The book is well illustrated with line drawings, and it has an index. This book has the disadvantage that all small manuals presented in outline form show, that is, most persons sufficiently interested in the subject will want a more detailed reference text.