Written by veterinarians, medical microbiologists, and physicians with broad experience in the field of infectious diseases. Covers all aspects of epidemiology, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis, as well as therapy and prophylaxis of zoonotic diseases. Examines the most advanced diagnostic techniques, including PCR and ELISA, for the detection of sporadic infections even with rare organisms. Serves a valuable reference for professionals in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, and diagnostic laboratories and is especially helpful for those who are not experts in the field.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
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Institute for Hygiene and Infectious Diseases of Animals, Germany
University of Zurich, Switzerland
University Hohenheim, Germany
Justus Liebig University, Germany
Foundation Juliusspital, Germany
Philipps University Marburg, Germany
Justus Liebig University, Germany
Table of Contents
1. Viral Zoonoses
Introduction
Cycles of Arbovirus Infections
Zoonoses Caused by Alphaviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Flaviviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Bunyaviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Reoviruses (Coltiviridae and Orbivirdae)
Zoonoses Caused by Arenaviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Filoviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Rhabdoviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Paramyxoviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Orthomyxoviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Picornaviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Herpesviruses
Zoonoses Caused by Poxviruses
Zoones Associated with Prions
2. Bacterial Zoonoses
Introduction
Anthrax
Bartonelloses, Including Cat Scratch Disease
Borrelioses
Brucelloses
Campylobacteriosis due to Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, C. lari, and C. upsaliensis
Capnocytophaga Infections
Chlamydial Infections
Ehrlichioses
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli Infections
Erysipeloid
Glanders (Malleus, or Farcy)
Leptospiroses
Listeriosis
Melioidosis
Mycobacterial Infections
Pasteurelloses
Plague
Rat Bite Fever
Rickettsioses
Salmonelloses
Staphylococcal Infections
Streptococcal Infections
Tularemia
Vibrioses
Yersinioses Caused by Yersinia enterocolitica and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
Bacteria That Have Rarely Been Incriminated as Agents of Zoonoses
3. Fungal Zoonoses
Introduction
Dermatophytoses Caused by Microsporum Species
Dermatophytoses Caused by Trichophyton Species
Sporotrichosis
4. Parasitic Zoonoses
Introduction
Zoonoses Caused by Protozoa
Zoonoses Caused by Trematodes
Zoonoses Caused by Cestodes
Zoonoses Caused by Nematodes
Zoonoses Caused by Acanthocephala
Zoonoses Caused by Arthropods
Pentastomidosis
Appendix A: Animal Bite Infections
Appendix B: Infections and Intoxications Transmissible by Foodstuffs of Animal Origin
Appendix C: Iatrogenic Transmission of Zoonotic Agents
Appendix D: Zoonotic Diseases Notifiable at the National Level, United States, 2002
Appendix E: Zoonoses Involving Various Types of Animals
