| Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology Contributor(s): Carter, G. R. (Author), Wise, Darla J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813811791 ISBN-13: 9780813811796 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $102.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2003 Annotation: 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 diseaseDescribe animal diseases as they pertain to human healthDiscuss the importance of bacterial and fungal factors in the development of immunityEvaluate approaches to prevention, diagnosis, antimicrobial susceptibility, and treatment |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Veterinary Medicine - General |
| Dewey: 636.089 |
| LCCN: 2003015555 |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 8.21" W x 10.96" (1.51 lbs) 290 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The sixth edition of the popular Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology provides the latest information on all facets of the microbial pathogens of animals and everything required for an introductory course in veterinary bacteriology and mycology. This book includes the basic characteristics of bacteria and fungi with two chapters on molecular biology and genetics and their applications. Handy glossaries are at the end of most chapters to aid comprehension. Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology also deals with microbial pathogens of animals and the diseases they cause. Pathogenic bacteria are discussed in the order in which they occur in the latest molecular genetic (Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology) classification. This book is the foremost text in veterinary microbiology and continues to fill an important niche in veterinary education |