Schistosomiasis 1

Synopsis: Tutorials in schistosomiasis designed as an interactive education resource in tropical and international health. The disk contains 12 interactive tutorials, approximately 500 related images and a glossary. Tutorial topics are: Overview; Geographical Distribution, ‘Schistosoma’ Morphology; Factors underlying Transmission; ‘Schistosoma’ Taxonomy; Snail Control, ‘Schistosoma’ Life Cycle; Diagnosis; Immunology; Treatment; Control by Chemotherapy and Health Education; Schistosome Cercarial Dermatitis. The tutorials include objectives, self-assessment tests, a list of key references and summary screens to reinforce the crucial points.
Series: Topics in International Health, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Multimedia; CD-ROM. PC Windows version only.
Year of production: 1999
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £95.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (institutional)
Notes: Further information at: www.wellcome.ac.uk
Uses: Medical and life science students, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: schistosomiasis; tropical diseases

Contributor: A Butterworth; A Davis; A H Moody; D Rollinson; M C Taylor; P J Whitfield; Q Bickle; R Davidson; R F Sturrock; S Lucas; V Southgate

Name: Wellcome Trust Moving Image and Sound Collections
Email: mfac@wellcome.ac.uk
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