Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of the Dog and Cat

A user-friendly, quick-reference guide to the infectious diseases of small animals. The concise yet comprehensive textual material is organized by body system for enhanced accessibility. Includes information on etiology, geographical distribution, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, pathology, diagnosis and laboratory confirmation, treatment, and control. Intended to aid in clinical diagnosis, the text covers diseases caused by all infectious agents, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Innovative use of tables and diagrams complement the text and facilitate comprehension.