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Provides the latest information on all facets of Veterinary Mycology
Starts with introduction of basic characteristics and classification of fungi, moves onto systematic mycology, focuses on fungi causing mastitis abortion and mycotoxicosis and concludes with collection, processing and diagnostic techniques for fungi
Will serve as a useful reference not only for the academicians but also for the professionals engaged in the animal disease diagnosis laboratory ?
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This book is a comprehensive overview of the fungi that are clinically relevant for animals and humans. It is divided in three major parts: the first part comprises the history of veterinary and medical mycology, general aspects of morphology, growth, nutrition, reproduction and classification of fungi. In the second part, the etiologic agents of cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses are described in detail with special emphasis on emerging and uncommon pathogenic fungi. Each chapter consists of a brief history and the morphology, classification, reproduction, susceptibility to disinfectants, natural habitat, distribution, genome, isolation, growth and colony characteristics, antigenic characteristics, virulence factors. The major diseases and their routes of transmission, pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis and treatment are also covered. The third part focuses on laboratory diagnosis including clinical sample collection, their processing for fungal isolation, special stains for microscopic visualization, culture media composition and a relevant glossary. Each chapter includes color photographs, schematic diagrams and tables for better understanding.
Reviews
“The author combines traditional knowledge with the latest information from basic science investigations and molecular diagnostic approaches and summarizes the ever-changing taxonomy of fungal pathogens. The intended audience includes undergraduate students, postgraduate student, and veterinary practitioners, and should also include veterinary students. … This book is unique and valuable in the medical mycology community. … This book is a solid and current introduction to the most important veterinary pathogenic fungi.” (Lois L. Hoyer, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2015)
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Veterinary Microbiology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India
Indranil Samanta
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Veterinary Mycology
Authors: Indranil Samanta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2280-4
Publisher: Springer New Delhi
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer India 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-81-322-2279-8Published: 24 March 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-81-322-2946-9Published: 12 October 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-81-322-2280-4Published: 03 March 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 179
Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour
Topics: Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science, Environmental Health, Biomedicine general, Atmospheric Sciences