Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals, Third Edition
C.L. Gyles, DVM, MSc, PhD; J.F. Prescott, MA, VetMB, PhD; J.G. Songer, PhD; C.O. Thoen, DVM, PhD

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This topic certainly illustrates the old adage that the more we know, the less we know. It seems that each level requires another level of understanding. Much progress has been made in the fields of pathogenesis and molecular pathogenesis. This book reflects the dedication of the researchers whose works have produced a vast body of knowledge in the interactions of pathogenic bacteria and their hosts. The 57 contributors have used their own insights, as well as the work of other colleagues, to produce interesting accounts of pathogeneses.

The opening chapter, Themes in Bacterial Pathogenic Mechanisms, sets the reader off on the right road, discussing pathogen multiplication, damage, and transmission. The basis of the study of anti-pathogenic drugs illustrates the many stages by which pathogens might be disrupted in their progression. The use of drugs that jam the quorum-sensing communications systems shows that this approach may be an effective way of preventing virulence regulons from being activated. In addition, with the increased potential for the deliberate introduction of pathogens, the discussions on epidemiology in high-risk pathogens (e.g., anthrax) are important and enlightening.

Nocardia, Actinomyces, and Dermatophilus are not covered in this volume, because the authors feel that there has not been a great increase in information in recent years.

While this book may be primarily useful for the veterinary student or researcher, the great strides in the fight against infection warrant going back to the books, so to speak. The rapid progress made in bacteriology and epidemiology often leaves the busy clinician behind. How many practitioners go home every night to stare at a stack of scientific journals that never get read? While this book may sound intimidating to the practicing (busy) clinician, the take-home information is plentiful and useful. Even if you only use it to look up topics on the run, you will find that the information is as up-to-date as you are going to find.

Blackwell Publishing (2004).

448 pages, hardcover, 7" x 10" format.

ISBN: 9780813829395.


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Anesthesia/Analgesia
Animal Welfare
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Behavior
Camelids
Canine
Cardiology
Client Education
Cytology / Hematology / Histology
Dental
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Dictionary/Reference
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Emergency Med
Endocrine
Epidemiology
Equine
Ethics
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Feline
Food Animals/Livestock
General
Genetics
Geriatrics
Handling & Restraint
Human-Animal Bond
Imaging & Radiology
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Laboratory Medicine
Microbiology
Multimedia
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Parasitology
Pathology
 
* BSAVA Canine Feline Haematology
 
* Handbook Urinalysis (VSPN Review)
 
* Lab. Vet. Tech. 5th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
You are here* Pathogenesis Bacterial Infection 3rd Ed.
 
* Vet. Forensics
 
Animal Abuse: Forensic
 
Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Public Health (VSPN)
 
Blackwell Lab. Tests (VSPN Review)
 
Clinical Pathology
 
Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians (VSPN)
 
Clinical Pathology for the Veterinary Team
 
Duncan & Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine Clinical Pathology, 5th ed
 
Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction
 
Equine Clinical Pathology (VSPN)
 
Fundamental Clin. Path. 2nd Ed.
 
General Pathology Nurses (VSPN Review)
 
Intro. Vet. Comp. Forensic
 
Intro. Vet. Pathology 3rd Ed.
 
Kirkbride’s Diagnosis of Abortion and Neonatal Loss in Animals 4th (VSPN)
 
Lab. Urinalysis Hematology
 
Path. Rod. Rabbit 3rd Ed.
 
Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease, 5th Ed.
 
Pathological Basis of Veterinary Disease, 5th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
Pathology of Pet and Aviary Birds (VSPN)
 
Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2nd Ed.
 
Small Animal Pathology for Veterinary Technicians (VSPN)
 
Vet. Clin. Path. Intro.
 
* Lab. Profile SA 3rd Ed.
 
* Mechanisms of Disease 3rd Ed.
 
* Path. Rod. Rabbit 2nd Ed.
 
* Pathologic Basis 4th Ed. (VSPN Review)
 
* Pathology Pet Aviary
Pediatrics
Physiology
Physiotherapy
Practice Management
Primates
Rabbits, Rodents & Ferrets
Reproduction
Reptile/Amphibian
Research
Respiratory
Ruminants
Sheep/Goats
Shelter Medicine
Surgery
Swine
Technicians
Toxicology
Urology/Renal
Veterinary Education
Wildlife-Zoo Animals
Zoonoses

Date Published: July 13, 2004

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