Clinical Veterinary Microbiology 2nd Edition

Clinical Veterinary Microbiology

A comprehensive veterinary microbiology reference covering bacteriology, mycology, and virology, with practical guidance on diagnostic specimen collection, isolation, culture, and laboratory identification of clinically and economically important pathogens. It includes biochemical and serological testing, pathogenicity, prions, viral classification, and major veterinary pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and BSE-related agents.

Key Features

• Veterinary bacteriology, mycology, and virology
• Diagnostic specimen collection and handling
• Isolation and culture techniques
• Biochemical and serological identification tests
• Microbial pathogenicity and disease mechanisms
• Major bacterial and fungal pathogens
• Veterinary viral diseases and updated nomenclature
• Prions and BSE
• E. coli O157 and Salmonella coverage
• Infectious disease reference appendices
• High-quality full-colour diagnostic photography
• Practical resource for veterinary students, veterinarians, and diagnostic laboratories