Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)
ISBN-10:
032309578X
ISBN-13:
9780323095785
Author(s): Hendrix DVM PhD, Charles M.; Robinson CVT, Ed
Edition: 4
Description:
- Clear and concise coverage of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites provides an accessible, informative resource for veterinarians, technicians and students alike.
- Full-color images of parasites ease your ability to recognize parasites in lab samples.
- Appendix of parasites for each species shows their location and makes it easy to find discussions on every specific parasite.
- Chapter on lab procedures offers step-by-step guidelines for gathering samples and performing lab procedures.
- Emphasis on zoonotic potential of parasites helps you alert other health care workers and clients on ways to prevent transmission of a zoonotic parasite, condition, or syndrome from animals to humans.
- Basic chapter on terminology familiarizes you with the language of parasitology for more effective communication with clients and colleagues.
- Heartworm section offers insights on performing and interpreting heartworm diagnostic tests to help you recognize and treat this major parasite.
- Additional tables of parasites – cross-referencing such categories as body systems affected, taxonomic grouping, host species, and location in host – ensure that you understand the countless ways of categorizing parasites.
- Consistent presentation of information on individual parasites – including common name, size and location of adult, size of egg, and importance (such as disease condition caused by the parasite adult/egg) – helps you quickly locate vital data.
- Detailed coverage of parasite life cycles includes additional life cycle drawings to help you easily communicate prevention and control strategies to clients.
- New pictures of pseudoparasites (yeast cells, pollen grains, plant cells) help you recognize pseudoparasites and understand how they differ from parasites.
- Expanded chapter on exotics offers more images and detailed discussions of the parasites that affect exotics animals.
- Vet Tech Threads include chapter outlines, key terms, chapter quizzes, and Technician Notes, to help you focus on key concepts.
- Online resources on Evolve include an image collection and electronic flash cards for a visual and interactive learning experience.
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