Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease (eBook)

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 included

* Numerous new illustrations

* Each chapter has been updated

* Completely re-designed in full colour

* Fulfils the needs of veterinary students and academics in
veterinary microbiology

* Companion website with figures from the book as Powerpoints for
viewing or downloading by chapter: href="http://www.wiley.com/go/quinn/veterinarymicrobiology">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.