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Te idea of publishing a book came into my mind to the description of the imaging fndings of parasitic di- s (M. C. H. ) when a few years ago I submitted a manuscript eases only. Parasitic diseases are not confned only to the entitled "Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Hepato - tropical and subtropical areas; indeed, they are increasing biliary System" for publication in the major prestigious worldwide because of travel, immunosuppression, and radiology journals. Te manuscript was rejected, but an other behavioral and living defciencies, especially poor anonymous reviewer commented that the manuscript hygiene and sanitation. Some of these diseases are prev- would be more suitable for publication as a chapter in a lent or clustered in poor or developing countries, but the book. I took up the challenge and began the search for majority are encountered worldwide, even in industri- co-editors and authors to write other chapters. At this ized and developed countries. point, I would like to thank the reviewer for giving me In the radiologic bibliography, there is a shortage of the idea and throwing down the challenge. books on the subject of "Imaging of Infection. " Tis book Te aim of this book is to introduce the concept of is intended to partly rectify this shortfall and is aimed at "Imaging of Infection," which includes bacterial, viral, radiologists all over the world. fungal, and parasitic infections.
List of contents
Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Central Nervous System.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Thorax.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Hepatobiliary Tract, Pancreas, and Spleen.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Genitourinary System.- Imaging of Parasitic Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Soft Tissues.- Conclusions.
Summary
This book covers 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, and imaging findings with illustrative examples of parasitic diseases that can affect the various systems of the human body. At the end of each chapter, a table summarizes key diagnostic features and relevant data pertinent to diagnosis. Parasitic diseases are increasing worldwide and this book gives the reader, particularly radiologists, relevant clinical and imaging diagnostic features for diagnosis of parasitic diseases.
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From the reviews:
"The book is aimed primarily at radiologists, but physicians in other specialties, such as infectious disease and internal medicine, will also find it useful. It covers, in a comprehensive systematic approach, multiple diseases and all organ systems involved. … The book is well organized and clearly written. The tables are well laid out and easy to grasp … many important facts. … Imaging of Parasitic Diseases is an excellent review and reference book. I believe that every radiologic and medical library should own this volume." (Branko M. Plavsic, Radiology, Vol. 253 (2), November, 2009)
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From the reviews:
"The book is aimed primarily at radiologists, but physicians in other specialties, such as infectious disease and internal medicine, will also find it useful. It covers, in a comprehensive systematic approach, multiple diseases and all organ systems involved. ... The book is well organized and clearly written. The tables are well laid out and easy to grasp ... many important facts. ... Imaging of Parasitic Diseases is an excellent review and reference book. I believe that every radiologic and medical library should own this volume." (Branko M. Plavsic, Radiology, Vol. 253 (2), November, 2009)
