Brucellosis
- 1st Edition - July 24, 1989
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Author: M. Monir Madkour
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 7 7 7 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 9 3 5 9 - 5
Brucellosis presents an overview of the conditions associated with the subject matter. It discusses the disease of protean manifestations affecting all types of tissues and organs… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBrucellosis presents an overview of the conditions associated with the subject matter. It discusses the disease of protean manifestations affecting all types of tissues and organs in the body. It addresses the different facet of the disease studied in isolation. Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease common around the world. Some of the topics covered in the book are the historical origin of different species of Brucella strain; epidemiological features of brucellosis; occupational hazards of working in the meat processing environment; identification and taxonomy of bacteria carrying the Brucella strain; and methods for the identification of cultures. The pathology and immunology of brucellosis in humans are fully covered. The histopathological aspects of the brucella organisms are discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the cardiovascular complications of the disease. The diagnosis of brucella thrombophlebitis is completely presented. A chapter is devoted to the respiratory and gastrointestinal manifestations of brucella organisms. The book can provide useful information to veterinarians, doctors, chemists, students, and researchers.
ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Contributors1 Historical Aspects of Brucellosis 2 Epidemiological Aspects 3 Microbiological Aspects 4 Immunology of Brucellosis in Humans 5 Histopathological Features 6 Overview 7 Bone and Joint Brucellosis 8 Bone and Joint Imaging 9 Cardiovascular Complications10 Respiratory Manifestations 11 Gastrointestinal Brucellosis 12 Genitourinary Brucellosis 13 Neurobrucellosis 14 Skin Manifestations 15 Ocular Manifestations 16 Hematological Disorders in Brucellosis 17 Pregnancy and Brucellosis 18 Childhood Brucellosis 19 Treatment 20 Brucella Vaccines in Humans 21 Brucellosis in Animals 22 Immune Responses and Vaccination 23 Control, Eradication and Prevention Appendix 1 Programmes and Centers Responsible For International Surveillance and Information Exchange On Brucellosis Appendix 2 Addresses of International Institutions For Technical Cooperation in Brucellosis Control Index About The Author
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 24, 1989
- No. of pages (eBook): 308
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483177786
- eBook ISBN: 9781483193595
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