Caister Academic Press

Parasitology Books

Our high level parasitology books bring together expert international authors under the skilled editorship of leading scientists to produce state-of-the-art compendiums of current research. Aimed at the research scientist, graduate student, medical reseacher and other professionals, these books are highly recommended for all parasitology libraries.
Protozoan Parasitism: From Omics to Prevention and Control
Edited by: Luis Miguel de Pablos Torró and Jacob-Lorenzo Morales   Published: 2018
Book: 978-1-910190-83-8. Ebook: 978-1-910190-84-5
"well organized and concise. It is well illustrated and documented" (SIMB News) read more ...
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Molecular Biology of Kinetoplastid Parasites
Edited by: Hemanta K. Majumder   Published: 2018
Book: 978-1-910190-71-5. Ebook: 978-1-910190-72-2
"I would therefore recommend this book" (Parasites and Vectors) read more ...
Illustrated Dictionary of Parasitology in the Post-Genomic Era
Author: Hany M. Elsheikha and Edward L. Jarroll   Published: 2017
Book: 978-1-910190-67-8. Ebook: 978-1-910190-68-5
"a guide for students, academic staff, medical and veterinarian professionals" (ProtoView); "an extensive and comprehensive glossary of contemporary concepts, terminologies, and vocabulary in modern parasitology" (Doodys); "a pure pleasure to explore and discover" (Epidemiol. Infect.); "highly recommended" (Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ.) read more ...
Brain-eating Amoebae: Biology and Pathogenesis of Naegleria fowleri
Author: Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui, Ibne Karim M. Ali, Jennifer R. Cope and Naveed Ahmed Khan   Published: 2016
Book: 978-1-910190-53-1. Ebook: 978-1-910190-54-8
"explains the current knowledge and research" (ProtoView) read more ...
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Antibiotics: Current Innovations and Future Trends
Edited by: Sergio Sánchez and Arnold L. Demain   Published: 2015
Book: 978-1-908230-54-6. Ebook: 978-1-908230-55-3
"packed full of useful information" (MicroToday); "genuinely a brilliant resource" (ChemMedChem); "a useful resource" (Book News); "insightful reading" (Biospektrum); "I thoroughly recommend this textbook" (Aus. J. Med. Sci.) read more ...
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Leishmania: Current Biology and Control
Edited by: Subrata Adak and Rupak Datta   Published: 2015
Book: 978-1-908230-52-2. Ebook: 978-1-908230-53-9
"an excellent reference" (Doodys); "a useful guide" (Fungal Diversity) read more ...
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Acanthamoeba: Biology and Pathogenesis (2nd edition)
Author: Naveed Ahmed Khan   Published: 2015
Book: 978-1-908230-50-8. Ebook: 978-1-908230-51-5
"comprehensive review" (Book News); "comprehensive handbook ... as well as an invaluable reference" (Fungal Diversity) read more ...
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Malaria Parasites: Comparative Genomics, Evolution and Molecular Biology
Edited by: Jane M. Carlton, Susan L. Perkins and Kirk W. Deitsch   Published: 2013
Book: 978-1-908230-07-2. Ebook: 978-1-908230-76-8
"an essential and eminently accessible resource" (Parasites and Vectors) read more ...
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Stress Response in Microbiology
Edited by: Jose M. Requena   Published: 2012
Book: 978-1-908230-04-1. Ebook: 978-1-912530-44-1
"well and sensibly illustrated" (Micro. Today); "well-written and informative" (Biospektrum) read more ...
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Essentials of Veterinary Parasitology
Edited by: Hany M. Elsheikha and Naveed Ahmed Khan   Published: 2011
Book: 978-1-904455-80-6, 978-1-904455-79-0. Ebook: 978-1-912530-66-3
"excellent, accurate and up to date ... an essential tool" (Aus. Vet. J.); "an indispensable acquisition" (Acta Partasitologica); "it is worth buying" (Vet. Para.); "Students will love this book" (VIN) read more ...
Anaerobic Parasitic Protozoa: Genomics and Molecular Biology
Edited by: C. Graham Clark, Patricia J. Johnson and Rodney D. Adam   Published: 2010
Book: 978-1-904455-61-5. Ebook: 978-1-912530-86-1
"very well written and edited ... easy to read" (Parasites and Vectors); "highly useful to experts and active researchers" (Quarterly Rev. Biol.); "well written, well referenced and very up to date" (Aus. J. Med. Sci.) read more ...
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Acanthamoeba: Biology and Pathogenesis
Author: Naveed Khan   Published: 2009
Book: 978-1-904455-43-1. Ebook: 978-1-912530-98-4
"a must read for all scientists interested in medical and environmental microbiology" (Parasites and Vectors) read more ...
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Leishmania: After The Genome
Edited by: Peter J. Myler and Nicolas Fasel   Published: 2008
Book: 978-1-904455-28-8. Ebook: 978-1-913652-11-1
"a mandatory text for PhD students" (Parasites and Vectors); "a valuable overview of the molecular biology and biochemistry" (Microbiology Today); " a most thorough and comprehensive review ... a most valuable reference for any scientist ... a must for the library" (Aus. J. Med. Sci.) read more ...
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