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Control of Diseases caused by Parasitic Protozoa

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Biochemistry of Parasitic Protozoa

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Abstract

Prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms has been attempted in four ways:

  1. (1)

    improvements in housing, sanitation and hygiene

  2. (2)

    control of vectors

  3. (3)

    development of vaccines

  4. (4)

    development of drugs

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. University of Kent, UK

    W. E. Gutteridge (Senior Lecturer in Biology)

  2. University of Glasgow, UK

    G. H. Coombs (Lecturer in Zoology)

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Gutteridge, W.E., Coombs, G.H. (1977). Control of Diseases caused by Parasitic Protozoa. In: Biochemistry of Parasitic Protozoa. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15809-6_2

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