The Advances in Parasitology series contains in-depth reviews on current topics of interest in contemporary parasitology. It includes medical studies on parasites of major influence, such as trypanosomiasis and scabies, and more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which shape current thinking and applications. * Series has the second highest ISI impact factor in the parasitology group! (4.818 in 2002) * Contributors are international experts in the field