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| Foreword | ||
| Contributors | ||
| Preface | ||
| Acknowledgements | ||
| 1 | Introduction | 3 |
| 2 | Host and Helminth Parasites: An Evolutionary Perspective | 7 |
| 3 | Helminthiases of Wildlife: Medical Aspects | 23 |
| 4 | Chemotherapy | 51 |
| 5 | Wildlife Management (An Introduction to an Evolving Science) | 65 |
| 6 | Helminth Diseases and Wildlife Conservation | 77 |
| 7 | North America | 91 |
| 8 | Mexico, Central and South America | 121 |
| 9 | Europe | 157 |
| 10 | Russia | 199 |
| 11 | China | 233 |
| 12 | Japan | 255 |
| 13 | Indian Subcontinent | 287 |
| 14 | Africa | 371 |
| 15 | Australia | 427 |
| 16 | New Zealand | 467 |
| Summary | 485 | |
| App. I | List of Mammalian Hosts Helminths | 489 |
| Index | 503 |
Overview
This volume represents a holistic approach to helminthological research, giving consideration to many ecological niches and interactions between Helminths and their mammalian hosts. The book describes the biology and evolution of these endoparasitic helminths, as well as medical aspects, control, and treatment both in land and marine mammals. It discusses elements of wildlife management and conservation as they relate to helminth diversity. And, based on the geographic distribution of mammals, it offers a global perspective on helminths and their diseases. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)