Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians 6th Edition
By Charles Hendrix and Ed Robinson
Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians 6th Edition PDF. Gain the knowledge you need to Identify and understand animal parasites! Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites. Chapters are organized by parasite group — including nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, protozoans, arthropods, and leeches — and include a detailed description of the group, with special emphasis on morphology, life cycle, and important parasites. Then in each chapter, material is conveniently organized by host species: dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, swine, birds, lab animals, fish, and reptiles. Written by educators Charles M. Hendrix and Ed Robinson, this full-color, spiral-bound book provides the skills that veterinary technicians need to collect samples, perform lab procedures, and communicate with clients.
More than 300 full-color photos help you learn to recognize parasites and parasitic diseases in lab samples.
Logical organization of chapters begins with an overview of external parasites, internal parasites, and nematodes, followed by chapters that go into detail of the parasites by host species.
Step-by-step guidelines are provided for gathering samples and performing lab procedures, with clear instructions about how to perform the different laboratory techniques used in identifying parasites.
Emphasis on life cycles along with high-quality life cycle drawings help you learn to communicate prevention and control strategies to clients.
Case studies provide the opportunity to apply what you have learned.
Review tools ensure that you master parasitology with all-new multiple-choice questions and VTNE prep questions, as well as matching exercises and questions for thought and discussion at the end of each chapter.
Technician’s Note boxes call out important points for vet techs to remember.
Coverage of exotics includes detailed images and discussions of the parasites that affect them.
Parasites by Host Species tables summarize the many ways of categorizing parasites, cross referencing such categories as body systems affected, taxonomic grouping, host species, and location in host.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Language of Veterinary Parasitology
Outline
Key Terms
Symbiosis
Parasitism
Life Cycle
The Linnaean Classification Scheme
Chapter One Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 2. Parasites That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
Outline
Key Terms
Monogenetic Trematodes (Monogenetic Flukes)
Digenetic Trematodes (Digenetic Flukes)
Eucestodes (True Tapeworms)
Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
Nematodes (Roundworms)
Acanthocephalans (Thorny-Headed Worms)
Hirudineans (Leeches)
Arthropods
Protista (Protozoans)
Chapter Two Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 3. Introduction to the Nematodes
Abstract
Outline
Key Terms
Nematodes of Importance in Veterinary Medicine
Life Cycle of the Nematode
Chapter Three Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 4. Nematodes That Infect Domestic Animals
Abstract
Outline
Key Terms
Nematodes of Dogs and Cats
Nematodes of Ruminants
Nematodes of Equids
Nematodes of Swine
Nematodes of Mice
Nematodes of Rats
Nematodes of Hamsters
Nematodes of Gerbils
Nematodes of Guinea Pigs
Nematodes of Rabbits
Nematodes of Pet and Aviary Birds
Chapter Four Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 5. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda
Outline
Key Terms
Eucestoda (True Tapeworms)
Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
Chapter Five Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 6. Tapeworms That Parasitize Domestic Animals and Humans
Abstract
Outline
Key Terms
Eucestoda (True Tapeworms)
Cotyloda (Pseudotapeworms)
Chapter Six Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 7. The Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Trematoda
Abstract
Outline
Key Terms
Subclass Monogenea
Subclass Digenea
Chapter Seven Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 8. Trematodes (Flukes) of Animals and Humans
Outline
Key Terms
Flukes of Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep, and Goats)
Flukes of Small Animals (Dogs and Cats)
Chapter Eight Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 9. The Phylum Acanthocephala
Outline
Key Terms
Common Acanthocephalans
Chapter Nine Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 10. The Protozoans
Outline
Key Terms
Characteristics of the Protozoans
Mastigophora (Flagellates)
Sarcodina (Amoebae)
Ciliophora (Ciliates)
Apicomplexa (Apicomplexans)
Chapter Ten Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 11. Common Protozoans That Infect Domestic Animals
Abstract
Outline
Key Terms
Dogs and Cats
Ruminants (Cattle and Sheep)
Horses
Swine
Pet and Aviary Birds and Other Domestic Fowl
Rabbits
Mice
Rats
Hamsters
Guinea Pigs
Fish
Chapter Eleven Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 12. Introduction to the Arthropods
Outline
Key Terms
Arthropoda
Divisions of the Phylum Arthropoda
Crustacea (Aquatic Arthropods)
Myriapoda (Centipedes and Millipedes)
Insecta (Insects)
Acarina (Mites and Ticks)
Chapter Twelve Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 13. Arthropods That Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
Outline
Key Terms
Crustaceans
Myriopodans
Insects
Mites and Ticks
Chapter Thirteen Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 14. Introduction to the Phylum Arthropoda, Subphylum Pentastomida
Outline
Key Terms
Pentastomes (Parasites of Reptiles)
Adult Pentastome That Infects Nasal Passages and Turbinates of a Mammalian Host
Chapter Fourteen Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 15. The Phylum Annelida
Outline
Key Terms
Hirudinea (Leeches)
Chapter Fifteen Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 16. Parasites of Public Health Importance in Veterinary Parasitology
Outline
Key Terms
Protozoans of Public Health Importance
Trematodes of Public Health Importance
Cestodes of Public Health Importance
Nematodes of Public Health Importance
Arthropods of Public Health Importance
Pentastomes of Public Health Importance
Conclusion
Chapter Sixteen Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 17. Common Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosing Parasitism
Outline
Key Terms
Diagnosis of Parasites of the Digestive Tract
Diagnosis of Parasites of the Blood and Blood Vascular System
Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Respiratory System
Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Urinary System
Diagnosis of Parasitism of the Skin
Diagnosis of Parasitism of Miscellaneous Body Systems
Chapter Seventeen Test
Questions for Thought and Discussion
Chapter 18. Reference to Common Parasite Ova and Forms Seen in Veterinary Medicine
Outline
Common Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Common Parasites of Horses
Common Parasites of Ruminants
Common Parasites of Swine
Common Parasites of Exotic Pets and Birds
Pseudoparasites
Epilogue. Becoming Proficient in Veterinary Medicine’s Most Important Skill
Zoonotics Parasites of VeterinaryImportance
Note to Instructors and Students
What Types of Zoonotic Parasites are We Dealing With?
Who Can Become Infected/Infested With the Zoonotic Parasite?
When Does the Parasite Infect the Human Host? If Available, Give the Scientific Term for the Infection in a Human Beings
Where Does the Human Host Become Infected?
Why Should the Client Be Informed Regarding the Infective Life-Cycle Stages of the Parasite?
How is the Parasite Prevented/Controlled/Treated in Human Beings?
Appendix A. Parasite Reference List by Species and Parasite Type
Parasites of Dogs and Cats
Parasites of Ruminants
Parasites of Horses
Parasites of Swine
Parasites of Birds
Parasites of Rabbits
Parasites of Guinea Pigs
Parasites of Rats
Parasites of Mice
Parasites of Hamsters
Parasites of Gerbils
Parasites of Fish
Parasites of Reptiles
Appendix B. VTNE Review Questions in Parasitology
Outline
Learning Objectives
Answers for VTNE Practice Questions
Appendix C. Antiparasitic Drugs by Host Species
Appendix D. Zoonotic and Discourse—Speaking or Writing Authoritatively About Parasitic Zoonoses
