Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians
- 11th Edition - March 1, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Dwight D. Bowman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 3 9 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 3 9 7 - 2
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Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians, 11th Edition provides the most current information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine, including minor or rare parasites to assist in the diagnosis of difficult cases. While primarily focused on parasites that infect ruminants, horses, pigs, dogs, and cats, this comprehensive text also covers organisms that commonly infect laboratory animals and exotic species. More than 600 high-quality, color photographs and illustrations help you learn how to easily identify and treat parasites of every kind.
- The most comprehensive parasitology content available, written specifically for veterinarians, provides complete information on all parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine, as well as information about minor or rare parasites.
- High-quality color photographs and illustrations make the process of identifying and treating parasites more accurate and efficient.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Introduction
- Common terms in parasitology
- Conventions of taxonomic classification
- Identification and diagnosis
- Relationship between parasites and hosts
- Reference
- 2. Arthropods
- Class insecta
- Class arachnida
- Class crustacea
- References
- 3. Protista
- Excavata
- SAR
- Unikonts
- References
- 4. Helminths
- Phylum Platyhelminthes
- Phylum Nematoda
- Adenophorean nematodes
- Miscellaneous worms
- References
- 5. Vector-borne diseases
- Viral pathogens transmitted by arthropods
- Rickettsial pathogens transmitted by vectors
- Other bacterial pathogens transmitted by vectors
- Vector-borne protozoa
- Vector-borne helminths
- References
- 6. Antiparasitic drugs
- Development
- Insecticides
- Antiprotozoals
- Anthelmintics
- Resistance
- Summary
- References
- 7. Diagnostic parasitology
- Routine diagnostics
- Guidance for parasite identification in routine diagnostic samples
- Routine diagnosis of canine parasites
- Routine diagnosis of feline parasites
- Routine diagnosis of ruminant parasites
- Routine diagnosis of equine parasites
- Routine diagnosis of swine parasites
- Parasites of laboratory animals
- Common parasites of other hosts of interest
- Annotated host-organ listings for parasites of domestic and laboratory animals
- References
- 8. Histopathologic diagnosis
- Arthropods
- Protozoa
- Helminths
- References
- 9. Antiparasitic vaccines
- Protozoal infections
- Helminth infections
- Arthropod parasites
- Future prospects
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Derivations of some scientific names and terms
- Edition: 11
- Published: March 1, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 528
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323543965
- eBook ISBN: 9780323543972
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Dwight D. Bowman
Dr. Bowman is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University, NY, and has been associated with the department since 1987 (previously an assistant professor,1987-1993). He received the MS degree in Parasitology from Tulane University in 1976. He then received his PhD from Tulane University in 1983 studying Parasitology. He has held successive positions at Cornell University since 1987. He has obtained continuous funding (corporate and federal) throughout his career to study animal parasitology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Parasitology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USARead Georgis' Parasitology for Veterinarians on ScienceDirect