Imaging of parasitic diseases: with 28 tables

Mohamed E. Abd El Bagi, Jean C. Tamraz, Maurice C. Haddad, A.L. Baert9783540493532, 3540493530

This book is dedicated to illustrate the imaging findings of parasitic diseases that can affect the human body using modern imaging equipments. Every chapter consists of a short description of causative agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect the various systems of the human body. At the end of each chapter there will be a table summarizing key diagnostic features and relevant data pertinent to diagnosis. The parasitic diseases are increasing worldwide and this book is intended to give the reader, particularly radiologists, relevant clinical and imaging diagnostic features for diagnosis of parasitic diseases.