Description
Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition provides a comprehensive, clinically useful reference on the management of infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria (including rickettsiae, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and spirochetes), fungi, algae, protozoa, parasites, and other atypical agents. Each section guides the reader through diagnostic testing for specific infectious diseases, from specimen collection to laboratory submission to interpretation of results to appropriate treatment measures. Full-color illustrations and hundreds of tables provide convenient access to diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations, along with the appropriate drug dosages for effective treatment and prevention. A fully searchable enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing access to all of the text and figures on a variety of digital devices. Key features include: – More than 150 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters on topics in their field of specialty; – Clear and logical organization of chapters provides a solid basis for an approach to diseases caused by specific pathogens, with the first part of the book including sections on diagnostic approaches, treatments (including recommended antimicrobial drug doses), and prevention; – updated information on vaccination recommendations for client-owned and shelter animals is included as an Appendix. 1,818 p.
- Jane E. Sykes, Editor. BVSc (Hons), PhD, MBA, DACVIM. Professor, Department of Medicine & Epidemiology, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2022-09 – Saunders (imprint of Elsevier).
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