- Overview of Reptile Biology, Anatomy, and Histology
- Reptile Immunology
- Circulating Inflammatory Cells
- Reptile Necropsy Techniques
- Host Response to Infectious Agents and Identification of Pathogens in Tissue Section
- Identifying Reptile Pathogens Using Electron Microscopy
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Serodiagnostics
- Viruses and Viral Diseases of Reptiles
- Bacterial Diseases of Reptiles
- Mycotic Diseases of Reptiles
- Parasites andParasitic Diseases of Reptiles
- Isolation of Pathogens
- Index
Far from the line drawings and black-and-white photos of the past, Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles features high-quality, color photos of normal anatomy and histology, as well as gross, light, and electron microscopic images of pathogens and diseases. Many of these images have never before been published, and come directly from the esteemed editor’s collection documenting more than 30 years in the research of infectious diseases and veterinary care of reptiles.
A comprehensive reference, the book includes definitive information on every aspect of the anatomy, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of infectious diseases affecting reptiles. Beginning with a thorough review of the biology, anatomy, and histology of reptiles, the introductory chapters cover all major systems and provide the most complete single source for color images of reptile histology. It addresses the mechanism of reptile immunology and the response to pathogens, and explains how immunological response is key to differential diagnosis.
Given the difficulty in isolating certain pathogens for identification, the book provides an overview of electron microscopy, complete with electron micrographs of reptile pathogens, and introduces the necessity of molecular methods for diagnosis. The text outlines serodiagnostics and the development and use of immunological reagents specifically designed for reptiles in tests such as indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Finally, the book devotes several chapters to the viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases known to reptiles and methods for isolating these pathogens.
With up-to-the-minute data, a never-before-seen collection of images, and a stellar panel of contributors, Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles is the definitive resource forveterinarians, biologists, and researchers involved in the study of pathogens infecting reptiles.
Key Features
- Covers viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and methods for isolation.
- Includes approximately 1400 illustrations, with most as full color photos, and many are published here for the first time.
- Provides unique coverage of electron photomicrographs in the identification of pathogens.
- Offers the latest material on serodiagnostics, molecular diagnostics, as well as immunology, histology, anatomy, and pathophysiology.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 736 pages
- Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0849323215
- ISBN-13: 978-0849323218
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches
List Price: $199.95