Infections Diseases And Pathology Of Reptiles - Color Atlas And Text

This finely illustrated text, written by the leading researcher in the field of reptile medicine, catalogues all infectious diseases and pathology of reptiles. Supported by more than 1200 full color photos and more than 100 black and white photos and other illustrations and images, this atlas begins with an overview of the biology, anatomy, and histology of reptiles, then addresses specific topics such as reptile immunology, circulating inflammatory cells, reptile necropsy techniques, host response to infectious agents and identification of pathogens in tissue section, molecular diagnosis, serodiagnostics, and isolation of pathogens. It also catalogues specific pathology due to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Included are numerousnever-before published electron microscope findings of reptile lesions.