By Patricia M. Dowling, John F. Prescott and Keith E. Baptiste
Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine 6th Edition PDF has been updated to reflect advances in the field, including new international contributors and a broader global outlook. It includes extensive knowledge of both general principles of mechanisms of antimicrobial drug action including specific classes of antimicrobial agents, as well as chapters dedicated to antimicrobial drug use in a wide range of animal species. As antimicrobial resistance increases as a major global issue in both human and animal health, this book’s renewed focus on antimicrobial stewardship in companion animals, in food animals, and on global aspects keeps it at the forefront of this vital field.
Features:
Updates to every chapter, reflecting new developments and research, with a complete examination of the issues associated with antimicrobial resistance
A comprehensive reference for all aspects of antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine, encompassing theory and practice
A global perspective on antimicrobial therapy, with more international content than previous editions
A stronger emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship, with practical guidance for prescribing antimicrobial drugs
Section I: General Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
Introduction to Antimicrobial Drug Action and Interaction
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Antimicrobial Resistance
Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials
Pharmacodynamics of Antimicrobials
Principles of Antimicrobial Drug Selection and Use
Section II: Classes of Antimicrobial Agents
7. Beta-lactam Antibiotics: Penicillins
8. Beta-lactam Antibiotics: Cephalosporins
9. Other Beta-lactam Antibiotics
10. Peptide Antibiotics
11. Lincosamides, Pleuromutilins, and Streptogramins
12. Macrolides, Azalides, and Ketolides
13. Aminoglycosides and Aminocyclitols
14. Tetracyclines
15. Chloramphenicol and Related Agents
16. Sulfonamides and Combinations
17. Fluoroquinolones
18. Miscellaneous Antimicrobials
19. Antifungal Chemotherapy
Section III: Antimicrobial Stewardship
20. General Concepts in Antimicrobial Stewardship
21. Global Aspects of One Health Antimicrobial Stewardship
22. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animals
23. Antimicrobial Stewardship in Food-producing Animals
24. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Metaphylaxis
25. Regulation of Antimicrobial Use in Animals
26. Antimicrobial Drug Residues in Food
Section IV: Antimicrobial Therapy in Selected Animal Species
27. Horses
28. Dogs and Cats
29. Beef Cattle
30. Dairy Cattle
31. Sheep and Goats
32. New World Camelids
33. Swine
34. Poultry
35. Companion Birds
36. Rabbits, Rodents, and Ferrets
37. Reptiles
38. Zoo and Wildlife Species
39. Aquaculture
40. Honey Bees
Index
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