Knowledge in the field of parasitology must be kept bang up to date in order to fight a parasitosis as quickly and effectively as possible. The third edition of this, one of Springer's renowned and authoritative Major Reference Works, contributes to these goals. Knowledge in the field of parasitology must be kept bang up to date in order to fight a parasitosis as quickly and effectively as possible. The third edition of this, one of Springer's renowned and authoritative Major Reference Works, contributes to these goals.