Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens

This volume examines parasites affecting humans with an emphasis on sample preparation and molecular detection procedures. Chapters consist of concise reviews of individual parasite genus/groups with respect to taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis; a description of clinical sample collection preparation procedures; a summary of molecular detection methods available; and a discussion on the challenges, limitation, and advantages for the current methods. Written for practitioners and students, this textbook is a guide for future development of improved molecular methods for human parasitic pathogens.