Short description
Emphasizing practical applications, this sixth edition provides the information on various facets of the microbial pathogens of animals. This book includes an introduction to the basic characteristics of bacteria and fungi, their implications for antimicrobial therapy, and descriptions of the major classes of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Long description
Emphasizing practical applications, the sixth edition of "Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology" provides the latest information on all facets of the microbial pathogens of animals. The book includes an introduction to the basic characteristics of bacteria and fungi, their implications for antimicrobial therapy, and detailed descriptions of the major classes of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Included in the text are abbreviated case reports and descriptions of outbreaks of infectious disease, reference lists at the end of each chapter, and a glossary of terms not explained in the text. Aimed at second year veterinary students, "Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology, Sixth Edition" is the foremost text on veterinary microbiology and fills an important niche in veterinary education.;"Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology, Sixth Edition" provides readers with the basic tools to: identify the characteristics of important bacterial and fungal agents of animal disease: describe animal diseases as they pertain to human health; discuss the importance of bacterial and fungal factors in the development of immunity; and, evaluate approaches to prevention, diagnosis, antimicrobial susceptibility, and treatment.