ISBN: 9781334712999 - the journal of cutaneous diseases, including syphilis, vol. 26 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the occurrence of a proliferating cestode larva (Sparganum proliferum) in a Florida man. The parasite is believed to have originated from Japan and is found within cysts beneath the skin, creating a unique condition. Despite a Japanese case being documented in 2005, this is the first reported case in the US. The author explores the clinical history, pathology, and taxonomic classification of the parasite alongside its life cycle, geographical distribution, and possible modes of transmission and infection. The book compares the Florida case with the Japanese case in detail. Due to the low number of cases and the resulting lack of knowledge, the author discusses uncertainties surrounding the source and transmission of infection, as well as possible adult worm morphology. The book concludes that Sparganum proliferum is a serious parasitic infection that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions in geographic areas where it is prevalent. It emphasizes the need for further research to uncover the parasite's life cycle, geographic distribution, and public health implications. The insights provided contribute to the overall understanding of rare parasitic infections and underscore the importance of collaboration among medical communities in different regions to comprehensively study and manage emerging infectious diseases. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…