The human burden of infection caused by food-borne protozoan parasites is enormous; billions of people are infected world-wide and the DALY (disability-adjusted

This book examines the two major parasite groups that are transmitted via water or foods: the single-celled protozoa, and the helminths: cestodes (tapeworms), n

Guide to Foodborne Pathogens covers pathogens—bacteria, viruses, and parasites—that are most commonly responsible for foodborne illness. An essential guide

This product documents the process by which foodborne parasites were ranked from a global food safety perspective and provides a ranking and information on all

The report presents the first global and regional estimates of the burden of foodborne diseases. The large disease burden from food highlights the importance of