Clinical Veterinary Microbiology

Clinical Veterinary Microbiology

Clinical Veterinary Microbiology is a practical laboratory manual designed to help veterinary microbiologists identify microorganisms associated with infectious diseases in animals. It provides guidance on bacteriology, mycology, and virology, covering specimen collection, isolation, culture, and laboratory identification methods. Illustrated with approximately 300 colour photographs, the book supports accurate recognition of clinically and economically important pathogens.

Key Features:

• Covers the fundamentals of diagnostic veterinary microbiology
• Explains bacteriology, mycology, and virology in veterinary practice
• Provides guidance on collecting diagnostic specimens
• Describes methods for isolating and culturing microorganisms
• Explains biochemical tests used to identify microbial pathogens
• Covers serological and other diagnostic testing techniques
• Helps distinguish microorganisms associated with animal diseases
• Includes approximately 300 colour photographs for organism identification
• Addresses pathogens of clinical and economic importance worldwide
• Designed for veterinary microbiologists, laboratory professionals, and students with prior microbiology experience