Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases and Parasitology.Canine And Feline feline of, or pertaining to, members of the family Felidae. See also cat. feline agranulocytosis see feline panleukopenia (below). feline actinic dermatitis see solar dermatitis. Infectious Diseases infectious diseases: see communicable diseases. And Parasitology Parasitology The scientific study of parasites and of parasitism. Parasitism is a subdivision of symbiosis and is defined as an intimate association between an organism (parasite) and another, larger species of organism (host) upon which the parasite is Stephen C. Barr & Dwight D. Bowman Blackwell Publishing 2121 State Ave., Ames, IA 50014-8300 www.blackwellpublishing.com 078174766X $89.99 1-800-216-2522 The newest addition to Blackwell Publishing's "The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Clinical Companion" series, Canine And Feline Infectious Diseases And Parasitology is the impressively collaborative work of Stephen C. Barr and Dwight D. Bowman, two very highly qualified and respected experts in the field of canine and feline infectious diseases and parasite- related disorders. Written especially for clinicians and veterinary medicine veterinary medicine, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals. An early interest in animal diseases is found in ancient Greek writings on medicine. Veterinary medicine began to achieve the stature of a science with the organization of the first school in the students, Canine And Feline Infectious Diseases And Parasitology presumes the reader's basic familiarity with its particular topic as well as veterinary medicine in general. Each of the 105 chapters is devoted to a specific disease or parasite parasite, plant or animal that at some stage of its existence obtains its nourishment from another living organism called the host. Parasites may or may not harm the host, but they never benefit it. , arranged in alphabetical order; color photographs add a valuable visual touch to this no-nonsense diagnostic and treatment manual. Highly recommended--especially for professionals in the field. |
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