Veterinary Microbiology 3rd Edition

by D. Scott McVey

Veterinary Microbiology, Third Edition is a comprehensivereference on the bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogenic agentsthat cause animal disease. Now in full color with improved imagesthroughout, the new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflectinformation from current research and diagnostic and clinicalpublications. Key changes include a review of microbial cellstructure and function and increased emphasis on the key points ofpathogenesis and host responses to infection.



Organized into four sections, the Third Edition begins with anupdated and expanded introductory section on infectious diseasepathogenesis, diagnosis and clinical management. The second sectioncovers bacterial and fungal pathogens, and the third sectiondescribes viral diseases and viruses.  The final sectionpresents a systematic approach of describing infection and diseaseof animals. Equally useful for beginning veterinary students andseasoned practitioners, Veterinary Microbiology offers athorough introduction and reference text for veterinary infectiousdisease.

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