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Microbiology is one of the core subjects for veterinary students,
and since its first publication in 2002, Veterinary Microbiology
and Microbial Disease has become an essential text for students of
veterinary medicine. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition
updates the subject for pre-clinical and clinical veterinary
students in a comprehensive manner. Individual sections deal with
bacteriology, mycology and virology. Written by an academic team
with many years of teaching experience, the book provides concise
descriptions of groups of microorganisms and the diseases which
they cause. Microbial pathogens are discussed in separate chapters
which provide information on the more important features of each
microorganism and its role in the pathogenesis of diseases of
animals. The international and public health significance of these
pathogens are reviewed comprehensively. The final section is
concerned with the host and is organized according to the body
system affected.
Tables, boxes and flow diagrams provide information in an easily
assimilated format. This edition contains new chapters on molecular
diagnostics and on infectious conditions of the skin,
cardiovascular system, urinary tract and musculoskeletal system.
Many new colour diagrams are incorporated into this edition and
each chapter has been updated.
Key features of this edition: Twelve new chapters
includedNumerous new illustrationsEach chapter has been
updatedCompletely re-designed in full colourFulfils the needs of
veterinary students and academics in veterinary
microbiologyCompanion website with figures from the book as
Powerpoints for viewing or downloading by chapter:
www.wiley.com/go/quinn/veterinarymicrobiology
"Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease" remains
indispensable for all those studying and teaching this essential
component of the veterinary curriculum.
Updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Concise
Review of Veterinary Microbiology, 2nd Edition, presents essential
information on veterinary microbiology for students and those
requiring a refresher on key topics relating to microbial diseases
in animals. Morphological, cultural and other descriptive features
of pathogenic microorganisms are described, together with their
habitats and aetiological roles in disease production in animals
and, where appropriate, in the human population. Key features:
There are five sections covering bacteriology, mycology, virology,
biosecurity and other aspects of infectious diseases Provides
concise, yet comprehensive information on pathogenic microorganisms
of importance in veterinary medicine, the diseases which they
cause, their diagnosis and control The 79 short chapters in this
book include 13 new chapters on antibacterial resistance, structure
and function of the immune system, antifungal chemotherapy,
antiviral chemotherapy, principles of biosecurity and a number of
topics related to the control and prevention of infectious diseases
This latest edition uses updated nomenclature and includes detailed
diagrams now in full colour, and comprehensive tables
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