By C. Wray, A. Wray
The bacterium Salmonella is a major cause of zoonotic infections (animal diseases which can infect humans) on a worldwide scale. Consequently, it is the subject of a considerable amount of research. This book covers all aspects of Salmonella in farm animals, including fundamental characteristics and biology (together with the laboratory techniques necessary for their study), a description of its effects, virulence, epidemiology and control. Written by leading researchers in Salmonella from Europe, North America and Australia. The only up-to-date review of the subject available.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
- Characteristics of Salmonella
- Taxonomy of the Genus Salmonella
- Structure, Function and Synthesis of Surface Polysaccharides in Salmonella
- Fimbriae of Salmonella
- Virulence of Salmonella
- Virulence Mechanisms of Salmonella and their Genetic Basis
- Host Susceptibility, Resistance and Immunity to Salmonella in Animals
- Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella
- Infection in Animals
- Salmonella Infections in the Domestic Fowl
- Salmonella Infections in Turkeys
- Salmonella Infection in Ducks
- Salmonella Infections in Cattle
- Salmonella Infections in Pigs
- Salmonella Infections in Sheep
- Salmonella in Horses
- Salmonella Infections in Dogs and Cats
- Public-health Aspects of Salmonella Infection
- Epidemiology and Prevention
- Environmental Aspects of Salmonella
- Salmonella in Animal Feed
- Competitive Exclusion
- Vaccination against Salmonella Infections in Food Animals: Rationale, Theoretical Basis and Practical Application
- Epidemiology and Salmonellosis
- Laboratory Methods
- Methods for the Cultural Isolation of Salmonella
- Methods for the Rapid Detection of Salmonella
- Laboratory Aspects of Salmonella
- Diagnosis of Salmonella by ELISA and Other Tests
- Molecular Typing of Salmonella
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