{"product_id":"greenes-infectious-diseases-of-the-jane-e-sykes-9780323509343","title":"Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides a comprehensive, clinically useful reference on the management of infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria (including rickettsiae, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and spirochetes), fungi, algae, protozoa, parasites, and other atypical agents. Each section guides the reader through diagnostic testing for specific infectious diseases, from specimen collection to laboratory submission to interpretation of results to appropriate treatment measures. Full-color illustrations and hundreds of tables provide convenient access to diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations, along with the appropriate drug dosages for effective treatment and prevention. A fully searchable enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing access to all of the text and figures on a variety of digital devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 150 internationally recognized experts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e contribute chapters on topics in their field of specialty. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear and logical organization of chapters \u003c\/b\u003eprovides a solid basis for an approach to diseases caused by specific pathogens, with the first part of the book including sections on diagnostic approaches, treatments (including recommended antimicrobial drug doses), and prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecific pathogens\u003c\/b\u003e are addressed in the second part of the book, using a structured approach that includes etiology\/epidemiology (relevance to wildlife animal hosts, role of the environment), clinical and laboratory findings, treatment, prevention, and public health implications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase examples\u003c\/b\u003e illustrate principles and highlight how the material can be applied.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 800 clinical images, maps, life cycles, and photomicrographs\u003c\/b\u003e assist with accurate understanding of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis of disease, and disease prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisually appealing maps and life-cycle drawings\u003c\/b\u003e enhance your comprehension and retention of the material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConvenient drug dosage tables \u003c\/b\u003ein each chapter provide complete prescribing information; chapters on antimicrobial drugs in the first part of the book summarize pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, handling and administration guidelines; and dosage recommendations are made for antivirals, antibacterials, antifungals, antiprotozoals, and antiparasitic drugs. The book emphasizes approaches to optimize antimicrobial stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Problems\u003c\/i\u003e section\u003c\/b\u003e helps you understand what infectious diseases should be considered in animals seen with clinical signs relating to different organ systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested readings and references\u003c\/b\u003e are listed in each chapter, facilitating further research and study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully searchable enhanced eBook version\u003c\/b\u003e is included with print purchase, allowing access to all of the text and figures on a variety of digital devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Improved format\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e includes overarching information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in the first part of the book, followed by specific pathogens and clinical problems in the second and third parts of the book, respectively. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Parasite section\u003c\/b\u003e includes coverage of disease caused by nematodes, (including heartworm disease), cestodes, trematodes, mites, ticks, fleas, and biting flies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Renewed focus on clinical relevance\u003c\/b\u003e is applied throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated clinical images, maps, and life-cycle drawings\u003c\/b\u003e are included in every chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded sections on public health for each pathogen \u003c\/b\u003eemphasize the One Health approach, promoting the interrelationship of human, animal, and environmental health.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Information on SARS-CoV-2\u003c\/b\u003e relates its importance and relevance to animal health.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated information on vaccination recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e for client-owned and shelter animals is included as an Appendix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane E. 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