Recent developments in fungal diseases of laboratory animals. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Arti Gupta, Nagendra Pratap Singh, editors.
• Editors: Gupta, Arti; Singh, Nagendra Pratap
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Emerging Infectious Diseases Caused by Fungi in Animals and Their Prevention; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Fungal Diseases in Animals; 1.3 Factors Affecting the Transmission of Diseases and Their Control Measures; 1.4 Conclusions and Future Prospects; References; Chapter 2: Fungal Diseases of Honey Bees: Current Status and Future Perspective; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Major Milestones in Microsporidia Research; 2.3 Morphology of Microsporidia; 2.3.1 Life Cycle; 2.4 Geographical Distribution 2.5 Factors Affecting Microsporidian Infection2.6 Lacunae in Knowledge; 2.7 Knowledge of the Pathogen So Far; 2.8 Pathogenesis; 2.8.1 Physiological and Behavioral Perturbation in Honey Bees; 2.9 Treatment; 2.9.1 Diagnosis; 2.10 Occurrence of Other Fungal Pathogens; 2.10.1 Stonebrood Disease; 2.10.2 Chalkbrood Disease; 2.11 Parasitized Honey Bee Immune Gene Suppression; 2.12 Conclusion; 2.12.1 Future Directions; 2.12.2 New Insights; References; Chapter 3: Immunological Diagnosis of Fungal Disease in Animals; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Laboratory Testing for Fungal Identification 3.3 Microscopic and Macroscopic Examination3.4 Immunology of Fungal Infection; 3.5 Immunological Techniques for Fungal Diseases; 3.6 Immunofluorescence; 3.7 Immunoperoxidase Staining; 3.8 Counter-Immunoelectrophoresis (CIE); 3.9 Immunodiffusion (ID); 3.10 Immunoblotting; 3.11 Latex Particle Agglutination; 3.12 Tube Precipitin and Complement Fixation Tests; 3.13 Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA); 3.14 Antigens Useful for Diagnosis; 3.15 Conclusion; 3.16 Future Prospects; References; Chapter 4: Aspergillosis in Birds and Mammals: Considerations for Veterinary Medicine; 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Epidemiology4.2.1 Aspergillosis in Mammals; 4.2.2 Aspergillosis in Birds; 4.2.3 Susceptibility of Various Birds; 4.2.3.1 Free-Ranging Birds; 4.2.3.2 Domestic (Poultry) Birds; 4.2.3.3 Captive Birds (Companion, Rehabilitated, and Zoological Collection); 4.2.3.3.1 Companion Birds; 4.2.3.3.2 Rehabilitation/Zoological Collection Birds; 4.3 Etiology; 4.4 Clinical Signs; 4.5 Antemortem Diagnostics; 4.6 Culture and Identification; 4.7 Postmortem Evaluation; 4.8 Treatment; 4.9 Prevention; 4.9.1 Monitoring and Epidemiology; 4.9.2 Vaccination; 4.9.3 Environmental Control 4.10 Conclusions and Future DirectionsReferences; Chapter 5: Fungal Diseases of Animals: Symptoms and Their Cure by Natural Products; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mechanism of Antibiotic Action; 5.3 Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance; 5.4 Methodology for Carrying Out Antibacterial Activity; 5.4.1 Cleaning of Glassware; 5.4.2 Sterilization; 5.4.2.1 Dry Heat Sterilization; 5.4.2.2 Moist Heat Sterilization; 5.4.2.3 Direct Flaming; 5.4.2.4 Ultraviolet (UV) Sterilization; 5.4.3 Preparation of Culture Media; 5.5 Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity by Agar Well Diffusion Method
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 636.088/5; Laboratory animals -- Diseases; Mycoses; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030185862; 3030185869
• Related ISBNs: 9783030185855; 3030185850
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