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This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive reference provides concise information on the materials and methods of bacteriology, mycology, and virology. The book covers the collection, isolation, and culture of diagnostic specimens, with detailed notes on the biochemical, serological and other tests currently used to identify and distinguish between microbial pathogens. The new edition sets out to provide the most up-to-date account of all the clinically and economically important pathogens, including Bovine Spongiform Encephalomyeltis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, E-coli, and Salmonella. The clear, accessible format, together with the complete revision of the content, makes this a valuable resource.
'Microbes are involved in numerous conditions and their knowledge and mastering their identification and management is essential, especially at times when bacterial resistance is on the rise. This book, co-written by five specialists provides a complete and up-to-date source of information for everything related to infection'. Reviewed by: Fabienne Dethioux, Tomorrow's Vets Date: December 2014
List of contents
CONTENTS Contents list of the first edition, with new subjects listed below: Section 1 : General Procedures in Microbiology Safety in the Laboratory Collection and submission of diagnostic specimens Essential equipment and reagents for a veterinary diagnostic microbiology laboratory Bacterial pathogens: Microscopy, culture and identification Diagnostic Applications of Immunological Tests The Isolation and identification of viral pathogens Antimicrobial agents Section 2: Bacteriology Staphylococcus species The Streptococci and related Cocci Corynebacterium species and Rhodococcus equi The Actinomycetes Mycobacterium species Listeria species Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Bacillus species Non-spore forming anaerobic bacteria Clostridium species Enterobacteriaceae Pseudomonas species Aeromonas, Plesiomonas and Vibrio species Actinbacillus species Pasteurella species Francisella tularensis Brucella species Campylobacter species Haemophilus species Taylorella equigenitalis Bordetella species Moraxella species Glucose non-fermenting, Gram-negative bacteria The Spirochaetes Miscellaneous Gram-negative bacterial pathogens The Chlamydiales (Order) The Rickettsiales (Order) The Mycoplasmas (Class: Mollicutes) Mastitis Bacterial food poisoning Section 3: Mycology Intorduction to the pathogenic fungi The dermatophytes Aspergillus species The pathogenic yeasts The dimorphic fungi The pathogenic Zygomycetes The subctaneous Mycoses Mycotoxins and Mycotoxicoses Section 4: Virology (including Prions) Classification and Characterisation of Viruses Kit-set tests available for veterinary virology Prions (Proteinaceous Infectious Particles) Section 5: Zoonoses and Control of Infectious Diseases Zoonoses Control of Infectious Diseases Section 6: A Systems Approach to Infectious Diseases on a Species Basis Appendix 1: Reagents and Stains Appendix 2: Culture and Transport Media Appendix 3: Product Suppliers for Diagnostic Microbiology Index
Summary
Provides information on the materials and methods of bacteriology, mycology, and virology. This book covers the collection, isolation, and culture of diagnostic specimens, with detailed notes on the biochemical, serological and other tests presently used to identify and distinguish between microbial pathogens.
