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Chapter 3 : Parasites

Authors: James H. Jorgensen1, Michael A. Pfaller3
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Affiliations: 1: Professor of Pathology, Medicine, Microbiology, and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas; 2: Director, Microbiology Laboratory University Hospital, San Antonio, Texas; 3: Professor of Pathology and Epidemiology, Director, Molecular Epidemiology and Fungus Testing Laboratory, The University of Iowa College of Medicine and College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa
Content Type: Reference
Publication Year: 2004

Category: Clinical Microbiology

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Abstract:

This section of provides a list of taxonomic designations of various parasites. This catalogue of pathogenic microorganisms is an effort directed by the need for concise, practical information that will help increase the understanding of microbial pathogens. The reference list included in the section presents a selection of the most contemporary books, reviews, and the most clinically relevant journal articles.

Citation: Jorgensen J, Pfaller M. 2004. Parasites, p 189-235. In A Clinician's Dictionary of Pathogenic Microorganisms. ASM Press, Washington, DC. doi: 10.1128/9781555817756.ch3
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