Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles

the long version

This finely illustrated text, written by the leading researcher in the field of reptile medicine, catalogues all infectious diseases and pathology of reptiles. Supported by 200 full color photos and more than 300 black and white photos and other illustrations, this atlas begins with an overview of the biology of reptiles and general reptilian pathology, then addresses specific topics such as molecular diagnosis, identifying pathogens in tissue samples, serodiagnostics, and isolation of pathogens. It also catalogues specific pathology due to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Included are numerous never-before published electron microscope findings of reptile lesions.