Toxoplasmosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide

by David H. M. Joynson (Editor), Tim G. Wreghitt (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521019422
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	09/08/2005
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	412
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.04(h) x 0.94(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Historical perspective; 1. Biology Eskild Petersen and J. P. Dubey; 2. Immunology of toxoplasma infection Christopher A. Hunter and Gabrielle Reichman; 3. Epidemiology Susan M. Hall, Michael Ryan and David Buxton; 4. Infection in the immunocompetent Darrel O. Ho-Yen; 5. Infections in HIV positive patients Peter Mariuz and Roy T. Steigbigel; 6. Infection in other immunosuppressed patients Tim G. Wreghitt and David H. M. Joynson; 7. Maternal and fetal infection Philippe Thulliez; 8. Prenatal screening Ruth Gilbert and Catherine S. Peckham; 9. Newborn screening Roger Eaton, George F. Grady and Ho-Wen Hsu; 10. Infections in neonates and infants Jacques Couvreur; 11. Ocular infection Gordon N. Dutton; 12. Laboratory diagnosis of infection David H. M. Joynson and Edward C. Guy; 13. Antitoxoplasma chemotherapy Robert E. McCabe; 14. Vaccines James L. Fishback and Jack Frenkel; Appendices: Appendix 1. Suggested treatment protocols; Appendix 2. Management of toxoplasma infection in pregnancy; Appendix 3. Hygiene measures to prevent infection; Appendix 4. Classification system and case definitions; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"[T]his is the single best reference on toxoplasmosis...an invaluable tool for any physician diagnosing, treating or educating others in toxoplasmosis." 5 Stars! Doody's Review Service G

"There are few if any alternative books that cover this specialized and important disease so comprehensively." Doctors.net

"...a succinct yet comprehensive account of the major clinical features of toxoplasmosis... I recommend this volume to microbiologists and epidemiologists, as well as to clinicians of different specialties, such as primary care physicians, gynaecologists, and paediatricians both in practice and in training, and all those who care for patients affected by T gondii. The wealth of references also makes Toxoplasmosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide a valuable resource for further reading and research in this specialty." Olfica Djurkovic-Djakovic

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