This book tackles a number of different perspectives concerning the parasitic helminth Ascaris, both in animals and in humans and the disease known as ascariasis. It seeks to identify interesting, exciting and novel aspects, which will interest readers from a broad range of disciplines.Over a quarter of the world's population are infected with the human roundworm, and the equivalent in pigs is equally ubiquitous. Both contribute to insidious and chronic nutritional morbidity, and this has been quantified, in humans, as disability adjusted life years approximating 10.5 million. Ascaris larvae develop in host parenteral tissues, and the resultant pathology has been condemnation. Ascariasis, despite its staggering global prevalence and the sheer numbers of people it infects, remains a classic neglected disease. However, renewed interest in the consequences of early infection with worms from the perspective of immune modulation, co-infections and the development of allergy further enhances the relevance of these parasites. - Brings together a wide range of topics and approaches and recent, comprehensive and progressive research concerning the neglected parasite Ascaris - Provides a blueprint of how a single parasite entity can stimulate interest in basic biology, clinical science, veterinary science, public health and epidemiology - Presents a wealth of new insights given that a book on this parasite has not been published for over 20 years - 16 chapters from a range of top authors from around the world

Pp. 7 -- Introduction. pp. 8 -- Family Filariidae. pp. 9 -- Distribution of Arduenna strongylina and Physocephalus sexalatus in the United States. pp. 32 -- Lesions associated with Arduenna strongylina, Arduenna dentata, and Physocephalus sexalatus. pp. 34 -- Life history. pp. 36 -- Preventive measures -- Medicinal treatment. pp. 37 -- Key to the roundworms parasitic in domestic swine. pp. 38 -- Classified list of the roundworms parasitc in domestic swine. pp. 41 -- Bibliography. pp. 45.

An introduction to roundworms, a parasite which can live and grow inside humans.--

An introduction to roundworms, a parasite which can live and grow inside humans.--

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control this title explores explores the lives of roundworms, the creepy parasites that might be living near you.

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos, and strong reading level control, this title explores explores the lives of roundworms, the creepy parasites that might be living near you. Tiny critters in your hair. Wiggling worms in your gut. Grossed out yet? Awful, Disgusting Parasites will have readers examining these nasty organisms, including where they thrive and how they impact people. Great books for hitting Next Gen Science standards. With diagrams, "fun" facts, and other infographics, readers won't be able to look away from these hi/lo books.