This textbook provides an up-to-date overview of the most important parasites in humans and their potential vectors. For each parasite, the book offers a concis

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimic

Control of parasitic infections of humans has progressed rapidly over the last three decades. Such advances have resulted from focal disease control efforts bas

Control of parasitic infections of humans has progressed rapidly over the last three decades. Such advances have resulted from focal disease control efforts bas

It is clear that many fascinating problems still remain to be addressed in parasite transmission modelling, from better understanding of transmission processes