MINUTE ANIMAL PARASITES

Animal Parasites of Nebraska

Animal parasites and human diseases.

majority of the parasites commonly referred to as “parasites of man” are in reality parasites of other animals.1 In the latter grouip are such familiar examples as Trichinella, found in rats and many other animals, including pigs; Balantidium and some lesser protozoa of pigs; Toxoplasma, which occurs in many wild and domesticated animals. Trypanosoma cnuzi, which is carried by a variety of anim...

The Animal Parasites of Man

This is an extremely valuable book which has reached three editions in German, and in its present guise will be sure to have a very great success among English-speaking medical men. There is little need in these columns to emphasise the great importance of parasitology, but the rapid strides taken by research in tropical diseases of recent years renders it absolutely necessary to incorporate ne...

The Common Animal Parasites of Swine

Roles of parasites in animal invasions.

Biological invasions are global threats to biodiversity and parasites might play a role in determining invasion outcomes. Transmission of parasites from invading to native species can occur, aiding the invasion process, whilst the 'release' of invaders from parasites can also facilitate invasions. Parasites might also have indirect effects on the outcomes of invasions by mediating a range of co...