Principles of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice. Conceptual relationships between parasitic organisms, their biology and the diseases they cause are clearly illustrated. Help boxes and practical tips are included throughou
Preface vi
Acknowledgements vi
Abbreviations and definitions vii
About the companion website viii
Section I Introductory Bacteriology
1. Structure of bacterial cells 2
2. Cultivation, preservation and inactivation of bacteria 4
3. Bacterial genetics and genetic variation 6
4. Molecular diagnostic methods 10
5. Laboratory diagnosis of bacterial disease 12
6. Molecular subtyping of bacteria 14
7. Antibacterial a
Preface vi
Acknowledgements vi
Abbreviations and definitions vii
About the companion website viii
Section I Introductory Bacteriology
1. Structure of bacterial cells 2
2. Cultivation, preservation and inactivation of bacteria 4
3. Bacterial genetics and genetic variation 6
4. Molecular diagnostic methods 10
5. Laboratory diagnosis of bacterial disease 12
6. Molecular subtyping of bacteria 14
7. Antibacterial a
Principles of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice. Conceptual relationships between parasitic organisms, their biology and the diseases they cause are clearly illustrated. Help boxes and practical tips are included throughou