Bøger af Arron Henderson

Immunology is a sub field of biology and medicine which studies the immune system. Parasites are the organisms which reside in or on their host and obtain food by harming their hosts. Parasitology, refers to the study of parasites and their hosts, along with the interactions that take place between them. Immunoparasitology is the combination of immunology and parasitology, which studies the immunological interactions that take place between the parasite and the host, along with the immune responses generated by hosts to fight against parasitic infections. One of the primary motivations for investigating parasite resistance is the requirement to comprehend, reduce and eradicate the harm caused by parasites. The host responses to parasites are more than just passive reactions after infection. Different host immune responses indicate different defense methods used by the host for creating protective immunity. Parasites have developed several ways to evade host immune surveillance, such as molecular mimicry and decoys that helps in parasite's survival. This book contains some path-breaking studies in immunology and parasitology. It covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around this domain. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the disciplines.

Parasitology refers to the study of the biology of parasites and diseases caused by them. It is also concerned with their evolution, distribution, ecology, biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology along with the clinical aspects like host responses towards parasites. It studies various groups of parasites, including arthropods, protozoa and helminthes. Immunology involves the study of immune systems of the sapient species, animals, plants and humans. It has applications in various medical disciplines such as oncology, virology, parasitology and bacteriology. A parasite is a living organism that obtains its food from a host. The majority of parasites that reside inside and on the body of the host do not cause illness. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to parasitology and immunology. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in these fields.