On Animal And Vegetable Parasites Of The Human Body V2: Animal Parasites With Striped Muscular Fibres And Vegetable Parasites (1857)

On Animal and Vegetable Parasites of the Human Body Volume 2 is a scientific book written by Frederich Kuchenmeister in 1857. The book focuses on the study of animal and vegetable parasites that can infect the human body. The second volume of this book is specifically dedicated to animal parasites with striped muscular fibers and vegetable parasites. Kuchenmeister was a German physician and parasitologist who made significant contributions to the field of parasitology. In this book, he presents a detailed description of various animal and vegetable parasites that can cause diseases in humans. He discusses their morphology, life cycle, mode of transmission, and the clinical manifestations of the diseases they cause.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific type of parasite. The first chapter deals with the Trichina spiralis, a parasitic nematode that causes trichinosis. The second chapter discusses the Taenia solium, a tapeworm that causes cysticercosis. The third chapter focuses on the Fasciola hepatica, a liver fluke that causes fascioliasis. The fourth chapter deals with the vegetable parasites, including the fungi that cause ringworm and the molds that cause aspergillosis.The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex life cycles of these parasites. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in parasitology, infectious diseases, and public health.A Manual Of Their Natural History, Diagnosis, And Treatment. Also Includes On Tape And Cystic Worms, With An Introduction On The Origin Of Intestinal Worms By Carl Theodore Von Siebold, Translated By T. H. Huxley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more