Overview
This volume covers all aspects of infection by pathogenic Leptospira species, the causative agents of the world’s most widespread zoonosis. Topics include aspects of human and animal leptospirosis as well as detailed analyses of our current knowledge of leptospiral structure and physiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, genomics, immunity and vaccines. Updates are presented on leptospiral systematics, identification and diagnostics, as well as practical information on culture of Leptospira. Contact information is also provided for Leptospira reference centers. All chapters were written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference source for scientists, veterinarians, clinicians and all others with an interest in leptospirosis.
Full Product Details
Author: Ben Adler
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition: 2015 ed.
Volume: 387
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 5.797kg
ISBN: 9783662450581
ISBN 10: 3662450585
Pages: 293
Publication Date: 27 November 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the book reviews: Written by experts in the field, this book reviews the existing knowledge of various aspects ... and current information gleaned as a result of the availability of genomic sequences. ... The audience includes veterinarians, public health personnel, clinicians, pathologists, and graduate students. All chapters are written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference for this audience. (Deoki N. Tripathy, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)
From the book reviews: Written by experts in the field, this book reviews the existing knowledge of various aspects ... and current information gleaned as a result of the availability of genomic sequences. ... The audience includes veterinarians, public health personnel, clinicians, pathologists, and graduate students. All chapters are written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference for this audience. (Deoki N. Tripathy, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2015)
From the book reviews: “Written by experts in the field, this book reviews the existing knowledge of various aspects … and current information gleaned as a result of the availability of genomic sequences. … The audience includes veterinarians, public health personnel, clinicians, pathologists, and graduate students. All chapters are written by experts in the field, providing an invaluable reference for this audience.” (Deoki N. Tripathy, Doody’s Book Reviews, February, 2015)
