Online Medical Books for Parasitic Conditions

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1. Read book excerpts
2. Parasitic Conditions: Introduction
3. Clinical trials
4. Parasitic Conditions Overview
5. More book excerpts for Parasitic Conditions

Medical Books Excerpts

Hookworm disease
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Hookworm disease, also called uncinariasis or ground itch, is an infection of the upper intestine caused by Ancylostoma duodenale (found in the eastern hemisphere) or Necator americanus (in the western hemisphere). Sandy soil, high humidity, a warm... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Mycosis fungoides
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Mycosis fungoides (MF), also known as malignant cutaneous reticulosis and granuloma fungoides, is a rare, chronic malignant T-cell lymphoma of unknown cause that originates in the reticuloendothelial system of the skin, eventually affecting lymph... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scabies
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... A common skin infection, scabies results from infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (itch mite), which provokes a sensitivity reaction. It’s transmitted through skin or sexual contact. Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scabies
(Handbook of Diseases)

... An age-old skin infection, scabies results from infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (itch mite), which provokes a sensitivity reaction. It occurs worldwide, is predisposed by overcrowding and poor hygiene, and can be endemic. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

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