Toxoplasmosis of Animals and Humans, Second Edition
Author | : J. P. Dubey |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1988-08-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 0849346185 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780849346187 |
Rating | : 4/5 (187 Downloads) |
Download or read book Toxoplasmosis of Animals and Humans, Second Edition written by J. P. Dubey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1988-08-31 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete information on T. gondii infections in animals and man is summarized and analyzed in this thorough reference text. Critical in-formation on its economic impact and its effect on production of animals whose flesh is used for food is featured. The clinical and subclinical infections in all major species of livestock are pre-sented. For each animal species, worldwide serological prevalences are tabulated with T. gondii antibody titers, followed by an experi-mental section. Worldwide prevalences of T. gondii infections in mankind is summarized, highlighting epidemiology, symptom diag-nosis, treatment, and prevention. Past research is summarized and areas of future investigations are suggested. This book is highly useful to veterinarians, physicians, biologists, and researchers.