Organ-Specific Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats takes an organ-specific approach to the impact of parasitic diseases in dogs and cats. This book provides a detailed description of the key role that parasites play in the pathogenesis of diseases, explores the manifestation of symptoms and diagnosis, and offers prevention and treatment strategies to counteract parasitic infections.
An introduction by the editor is followed by chapters from various authors covering parasitic diseases in specific organs and organ systems. The book also provides an overview on the diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases. Parasite control, travel management, therapeutic measures, and disease control strategies round out the discussion.
With contributions from experts in the field, this book serves as a useful resource to researchers, academics, and postgraduates who wish to expand their knowledge on parasitic diseases, diagnosis, and treatment, and as a reference for scientists looking to develop new antiparasitic drugs.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Parasites in the urogenital tract of dogs and cats - p. 33 3. Chapter 3 Parasites in the cardiovascular system - p. 53 4. Chapter 4 Parasites in the integumentary system - p. 89 5. Chapter 5 Parasites in the nervous system of dogs and cats - p. 113 6. Chapter 6 Parasites in the eye - p. 141 7. Chapter 7 Parasites of the respiratory system - p. 175 8. Chapter 8 Parasites in the gastrointestinal system of dogs and cats - p. 205 9. Chapter 9 Parasites of liver and pancreas - p. 239 10. Chapter 10 Parasites of the musculoskeletal system - p. 265 11. Chapter 11 An overview of diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases of dogs and cats - p. 297 12. Chapter 12 Therapeutic measures and control strategies - p. 333 13. Index - p. 353 14. Index - Continued - p. 368
Organ-Specific Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats takes an organ-specific approach to the impact of parasitic diseases in dogs and cats. This book provides a detailed description of the key role that parasites play in the pathogenesis of diseases, explores the manifestation of symptoms and diagnosis, and offers prevention and treatment strategies to counteract parasitic infections.
An introduction by the editor is followed by chapters from various authors covering parasitic diseases in specific organs and organ systems. The book also provides an overview on the diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases. Parasite control, travel management, therapeutic measures, and disease control strategies round out the discussion.
With contributions from experts in the field, this book serves as a useful resource to researchers, academics, and postgraduates who wish to expand their knowledge on parasitic diseases, diagnosis, and treatment, and as a reference for scientists looking to develop new antiparasitic drugs.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Parasites in the urogenital tract of dogs and cats - p. 33 3. Chapter 3 Parasites in the cardiovascular system - p. 53 4. Chapter 4 Parasites in the integumentary system - p. 89 5. Chapter 5 Parasites in the nervous system of dogs and cats - p. 113 6. Chapter 6 Parasites in the eye - p. 141 7. Chapter 7 Parasites of the respiratory system - p. 175 8. Chapter 8 Parasites in the gastrointestinal system of dogs and cats - p. 205 9. Chapter 9 Parasites of liver and pancreas - p. 239 10. Chapter 10 Parasites of the musculoskeletal system - p. 265 11. Chapter 11 An overview of diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases of dogs and cats - p. 297 12. Chapter 12 Therapeutic measures and control strategies - p. 333 13. Index - p. 353 14. Index - Continued - p. 368
