Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 5th edition, written by Jane E. Sykes, is a comprehensive reference work focused on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in dogs and cats. This book covers infections caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. It provides practical guidelines for specimen collection, laboratory diagnostics, and therapy, supported by full-color illustrations and clear tables.
The reference work includes contributions from more than 150 international experts and is logically structured with a section on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, followed by a pathogen-specific approach including epidemiology, clinical signs, and health impacts. Case examples and more than 800 images enhance its usefulness in practice.
The book also includes extensive information on antimicrobial use, with guidelines for dosing and stewardship, essential for effective treatment of infectious diseases in dogs and cats. The included eBook version enables access on different digital devices.
Product specifications
- Author: Jane E. Sykes, BVSc(Hons) PhD MPH MBA FNAP DACVIM(SAIM) (Professor, University of California-Davis, USA)
- Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Imprint: Saunders
- Publication date: 2022-09-23
- Number of pages: 1818
- ISBN: 9780323509343
- Topic: Veterinary medicine: small animals
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal