The new and fresh look reinvigorates
the experience of the reader and highlights the comprehensive material, which
students have trusted over the years.
The text has been presented in a
bulleted format that makes imbibing the basic concepts of parasitology easy.
All chapters have been rearranged in a
sequential format and thoroughly updated. The laboratory diagnosis, treatment,
and prophylaxis parts have been completely rewritten.
Includes 300 multi-color diagrams making
the learning much easier than ever before. Schematic diagrams of life cycles
have been added for a stronger conceptual understanding. All diagrams are easy
to reproduce in the examinations. A good number of photographs of specimens
have also been added.
Three new chapters-Balantidium coli,
Pneumocystis jirovecii, and Microsporodia have been added. The chapter on
Diagnostic Methods in Parasitology has been completely updated with latest
techniques to keep the students abreast with the latest developments in the
field.
Relevant flowcharts on laboratory diagnosis
and tables have been added wherever required, for quick grasp of the subject
Important concepts for the preparation
of postgraduate entrance examination have been included in separate boxes
within the text. "Key-points" in a box format have been added at the
end of each chapter to aid the students in last minute revision
Review questions at the end of each
chapter and MCQs at the end of the book have been added to reinforce the
subject and prepare students for future examinations.
