medical parasitology

Photographs and text help describe the trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that live on or in the human body, explaining how the majority of them neither help nor hurt people, but simply coexist, and how a few can be dangerous and sometimes deadly.

Explores the world of the parasite discussing the different types of organisms, their life cycles, and other information.

Describes the variety of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, especially the ones that are harmless or helpful, and how we interact with them in various ways.