This textbook for veterinary students covers the bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogenic agents in animal disease. Chapters discuss the general characteristics of the host-parasite relationship, laboratory diagnosis, anti-microbial treatment and prevention, the various infectious agents affecting veterinary species, and the impact of infectious agents on the host's organ systems. The focus throughout is on pathogenic mechanisms and processes, diagnosis, and principles of resistance, prevention, and therapy. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

Dwight C. Hirsh, DVM, PhD, is emeritus professor, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of California-Davis. N. James MacLachlan, DVM, PhD, is professor, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of California-Davis. Richard L. Walker, DVM, PhD, is professor of clinical diagnostic bacteriology, California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, University of California-Davis

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