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Found worldwide from Alaska to Australasia, Toxoplasma gondii knows no geographic boundaries. The protozoan is the source of one of the most common parasitic infections in humans, livestock, companion animals, and wildlife, and has gained notoriety with its inclusion on the list of potential bioterrorism microbes. In the two decades since the publication of the first edition of Toxoplasmosis of Animals and Humans there has been an explosion of knowledge concerning T. gondii and toxoplasmosis. Still used extensively as a cell model, its genome has recently been published making it a subject of even greater scientific interest. Keeping the organizational style that made the previous edition so popular and usable, this second edition has been completely revised and updated.

New in the Second Edition:

• Expanded information on the cultivation, maintenance, and preservation of T. gondii
• Expanded information on the cell biology and molecular biology of the parasite
• Reviews all literature from the past 20 years for each domestic animal
• Summarizes information on the worldwide prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women and the devastating disease it can cause in newborn

Written by one of the pioneers of the field, the book provides unique information on all known host types for this parasite. It distills the voluminous and potentially confusing scientific literature that has grown geometrically in the 20 years since the publication of the first edition into a comprehensive resource. The single author approach ensures a strong foundation in the biology and a seamless integration of topics.

The new edition of this groundbreaking work is the only volume to cover toxoplasmosis of animals and humans thoroughly in one source. It supplies an entry point to further research by cutting through the morass of literature to identify the most relevant references.

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This authoritative and comprehensive account looks at the reemergence of toxoplasmosis as a significant and potentially fatal infection. A team of acknowledged international experts review the latest diagnostic techniques, and the management of infection in pregnant women, neonates, the eye, transplant and other immunosuppressed patients, including AIDS patients. The contentious issue of the role of screening during pregnancy and in the newborn is covered in depth. The introductory chapters on biology, immunology, and epidemiology of the infection provide essential background to understanding the clinical disease. The full range of treatment strategies are presented in an easily accessible form. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Toxoplasmosis, a world-wide infection of animals and humans, may produce severe congenital abnormalities in pregnancy, while among the immunocompromised (malignancies, organ transplant, or human immunodeficiency virus infection), death may result. Toxoplasmosis is likely to become more common, and those who manage high-risk patients must be aware of the infection, and the latest techniques for minimizing its serious complications. Women need testing consistent with medical defence advice as well as advice on avoiding infection. This comprehensive volume contains chapters on the history of toxoplasmosis, its clinical features and life cycle, diagnosis management, prevention, and possible future developments. Animal infection, with its important economic and human implications, is considered separately. The appendix contains a detailed treatment of common questions that arise in pregnancy, which will help practitioners explain the condition to their patients. This important book will be of value to medical practitioners and other professionals dealing with toxoplasmosis. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1117 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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Toxoplasma gondii is an important parasite causing economic losses in agriculture, congenital abnormalities in man and fatal disease in immunosuppressed individuals. Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in the parasite. This is partially due to the increased clinical importance of toxoplasmosis: the disease kills 25 % of AIDS patients. However, hit is also because the parasite provides a tractable model system for molecular, cellular and immunological investigation of intracellular parasites. The book is divided into four sections: three basic science sections on molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology of toxoplasmosis, with a final section reviewing applied issues such as vaccination, chemotherapy, and diagnosis. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to toxoplasmosis (also torch syndrome; Toxoplasma ), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on toxoplasmosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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While having a basic overview of the diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis, its real value is over the internet.The multiple sources listed in the book allowed me to research the topic very thoroughly.If you do not have access to the internet, the book is a waste. ... Read more

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Universite Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France. Text is largely based on the experience of a European research network with more than 40 specialized centers from 14 European countries. Discusses the importance of early detection and prevention as a major public health problem. For clinicians and researchers. Softcover. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Toxoplasmosis," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Toxoplasmosis in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Toxoplasmosis when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Toxoplasmosis, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2831 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Waterborne Toxoplasmosis, Brazil, from Field to Gene.
Author: Lenildo de Moura
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 12Issue: 2Page: 326(4)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 411 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Mystery infection? Think poor pet hygiene. (Hookworm, Toxoplasmosis).(Brief Article)
Author: Kate Johnson
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 5Page: 41(1)

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The Toxoplasmosis Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Toxoplasmosis. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Toxoplasmosis. The Toxoplasmosis Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Toxoplasmosis. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Scabies, Trichinosis, Echinococcosis, Toxoplasmosis, Trichomoniasis, Crab Louse, Spider Bite, Snakebite, Tungiasis, Loa Loa Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, Dracunculiasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis, Head-Louse Infestation, Myiasis, Onchocerciasis, Gnathostomiasis, Sparganosis, Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Swimmer's Itch, Seabather's Eruption, Latrodectism, Cheyletiella, Dogger Bank Itch, Ancylostomiasis, Blister Beetle Dermatitis, Cutaneous Larva Migrans, Insect Bites and Stings, Centipede Bite, Diffuse Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Leech Bite, Tick Infestation, Sea Urchin Injury, Loxoscelism, Erisipela de La Costa, Scorpion Sting, Necatoriasis, Jellyfish Dermatitis, Portuguese Man-Of-War Dermatitis, Acanthamoeba Infection, Pneumocystosis, Grocer's Itch, Pediculosis Corporis, Hookworm Disease, Human Trypanosomiasis, Schistosomiasis, Caterpillar Dermatitis, Stingray Injury, Grain Itch, Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis, Gamasoidosis, Pulicosis, Arachnidism, Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis, Millipede Burn, Seaweed Dermatitis, Larva Currens, Ked Itch, Sea Anemone Dermatitis, Elephantiasis Tropica, Leopard Skin, Ant Sting, Copra Itch, Lizard Skin, Balamuthia Infection, Elephant Skin, Viscerotropic Leishmaniasis, Hydroid Dermatitis, Mal Morando, Reduviid Bite, Bristleworm Sting, Coolie Itch, Moth Dermatitis, Cimicosis, Coral Dermatitis, Demodex Mite Bite, Nematode Dermatitis, Lizard Bite, Wheat Warehouse Itch, Amebiasis Cutis, Caripito Itch, Chigger Bite, Cysticercosis Cutis, Sowda, Cercarial Dermatitis, Schistosome Cercarial Dermatitis, Espundia, Leishmaniasis Americana, Oxyuriasis, Paederus Dermatitis, Pinworm Infection, Seatworm Infection, Aleppo Boil, Bay Sore, Biskra Button, Chiclero Ulcer, Creeping Eruption, Delhi Boil, Kandahar Sore, Lahore Sore, Leishmaniasis Tropica, Oriental Sore, Pian Bois, ... ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Thomson Gale on December 25, 2005. The length of the article is 557 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Salmonelosis, hepatitis viral tipo A y toxoplasmosis.(regulaciones en México para prevenir enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos)
Author: G. Rodríguez
Publication: Siempre! (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 25, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 52Issue: 2741Page: 80(1)

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Chapters: Thiamine, Botulism, Erysipelas, Toxoplasmosis, Avian Influenza, Haemoproteus, Leukocytozoon, 2007 Bernard Matthews H5n1 Outbreak, Campylobacteriosis, Psittacosis, Avian Sarcoma Leukosis Virus, Marek's Disease, Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bursal Disease, Aspergillosis, Avian Infectious Bronchitis, Egg Binding, Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome, Gallid Herpesvirus 1, Ascaridia Galli, Borrelia Anserina, Blackhead Disease, Fowlpox, Dermanyssus Gallinae, Eimeria, Trichobilharzia Regenti, Scaly Leg, Histomonas Meleagridis, Duck Plague, Leukocytozoon Andrewsi, Turkeypox, Ornidazole, Gapeworm, Avian Adenovirus, Avian Veterinarian, Plasmodium Gallinaceum, Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale, Chicken Anaemia Virus, Avian Paramyxovirus, Tibial Dyschondroplasia, Poultry Disease, Avian Reovirus. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 193. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: 248-260 °C (hydrochloride salt) Thiamine or thiamin or vitamin B1 (pronounced "THIGH-a-min"), and named as the "thio-vitamine" ("sulfur-containing vitamin") is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex. First named aneurin for the detrimental neurological effects of its lack in the diet, it was eventually assigned the generic descriptor name vitamin B1. Its phosphate derivatives are involved in many cellular processes. The best characterized form is thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), a coenzyme in the catabolism of sugars and amino acids. In yeast, ThDP is also required in the first step of alcoholic fermentation. All living organisms use thiamine in their biochemistry, but it is synthesized in bacteria, fungi and plants. Animals must obtain it from their diet, and thus for them it is a vitamin. Insufficient intake in birds produces a characteristic polyneuritis, and in mammals results in a disease ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=30500 ... Read more

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Chapters: Toxoplasmosis. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 22. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite infects most genera of warm-blooded animals, including humans, but the primary host is the felid (cat) family. Animals are infected by eating infected meat, by ingestion of feces of a cat that has itself recently been infected, or by transmission from mother to fetus. Although cats are often blamed for spreading toxoplasmosis, contact with raw meat is a more significant source of human infections in many countries, and faecal contamination of hands is a greater risk factor. Up to one third of the world's human population is estimated to carry a Toxoplasma infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that overall seroprevalence in the United States as determined with specimens collected by the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2004 was found to be 10.8%, with seroprevalence among women of childbearing age (15 to 44 years) of 11%. During the first few weeks, the infection typically causes a mild flu-like illness or no illness. After the first few weeks of infection have passed, the parasite rarely causes any symptoms in otherwise healthy adults. However, people with a weakened immune system, such as those infected with advanced HIV disease or those who are pregnant, may become seriously ill, and it can occasionally be fatal. The parasite can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and neurologic diseases and can affect the heart, liver, inner ears and eyes (chorioretinitis). Infection has two stages: During acute toxoplasmosis, symptoms are often influenza-like: swollen lymph nodes, or muscle aches and pains that last for a month or...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=73592 ... Read more