A Practical Study of Malaria (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William H. Deaderick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666445184 ISBN 13: 9780666445186

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding malaria from a practical angle

This edition provides a clear, accessible look at malaria’s history, biology, and the practical steps used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It blends clinical detail with historical context, helping readers grasp how knowledge of the disease has evolved and what that means for current practice.

In these pages you’ll follow malaria from its broad impact on societies and economies to the microscopic parasites that drive its most common forms. The text emphasizes practical information for clinicians and public health workers, including how to recognize, diagnose, and manage malaria and its complications, plus strategies to prevent transmission.

• Learn how malaria has shaped medicine and public health over centuries and across continents
• Explore clinical history, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic principles
• Review measures for prophylaxis, mosquito control, and parasite destruction
• See how real cases inform understanding of symptoms, organ involvement, and outcomes

Ideal for students and professionals seeking a concise, historically grounded reference on a major global health challenge.

This edition frames malaria through a practical, evidence-based lens, offering solid background while focusing on actions that improve patient care and disease control. It is a useful companion for anyone studying or working in tropical medicine, infectious disease, or public health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666445184
• ISBN 13: 9780666445186
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512