The Lymphocyte

diagnostic methods includes fine illustrations and instructions for preparing thick and thin blood films, distinct reproductions describing the morphologic characteristics of the erythrocytic stages of the four human malaria plasmodia, and a current evaluation of serological tests, including ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). In a separate chapter, Anopheles vectors are covered in truly sufficient detail for the non-malariologist. This incorporates a nice section on entomological methods, e.g., the dissection of the midgut and salivary glands of mosquitos. The large chapter on epidemiology is informative, including discussions on malaria surveys, quantitative epidemiology, and cognizant summaries of malarious regions of the world. The chapter on the chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis of malaria is up-todate and inclusive. The chapter on malaria control is the longest of the book. Drawing upon his years of experience as a malariologist, the author delves into crucial topics in the selection of proper methods of control, e.g., chemical and biological methods against adult and larval forms, prevention by environmental/hygiene practices in the community, and specific preventive measures effectively utilized on an individual basis. The current and future status of success in malaria eradication is commented upon in the last chapter. I especially recommend this readable and informative book for two groups of health care providers: (1) those who are non-malariologists by training but have some interest in tropical infectious diseases and (2) those whose interests lie within public health, international health, or preventive medicine and epidemiology.