Presentation

Illustrated Atlas(14"x9") of malaria parasites of human interest in double language, English and Italian, with more than 400 colored, high quality photomicrographs (6"x4").

Topics covered

This Atlas provides readers with simple but detailed procedures for the microscopic identification of malaria:

| sample preparation
| protocols for staining and emphasis on the proper examination of thin and thick blood films

For each technique, the authors provide information on the mistakes that can be made and how they best can be avoided.
The Atlas contains more than 400 high-quality photomicrographs, each with clear and precise description. Every developmental stage of the parasites is represented, from the classic morphologic forms to the parasite stages that are difficult to interpret and pose diagnostic problems.
Many images are devoted to artifacts and other parasites that can be easily confused with malaria parasites. The detailed techniques and images presented in this Atlas should greatly assist those who are involved in the microscopic diagnosis of malaria infections throughout the world.

The Atlas of Human Malaria provides a new level of diagnostic assistance.
With more than 400 photomicrographs of the malaria parasites as well as related organism of genus Babesia, users of this Atlas can enhance the diagnostic capabilities through reference to the large number of image provided.. In addition to the photomicrographs, the authors have provided an excellent review of the techniques for preparing well stained blood films, and a series of photomicrographs demonstrating artifacts found in blood films which often are a source of confusion to the less experienced microscopist.

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