Sarcocystis is one of the most prevalent parasites of livestock and also infects many wild mammals, birds, and humans. Written by the authors who pioneered studies ofSarcocystosisof domestic animals, Sarcocystosis of Animals and Humans, Second Editionprovides a current and comprehensive review ofSarcocystisand the infections it causes in animals and humans. The book reviews the history, structure, life cycle, pathogenesis, lesions, clinical signs, diagnosis, immunity, epidemiology, treatment, prevention, and control ofSarcocystosis. See What's New in the Second Edition:New section on molecular diagnosis and DNA characterization ofSarcocystisspeciesNew section on clinical sarcocystosis outbreaks in humans is added with a summary of all reports, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatmentNew section on acute fatal outbreaks of sarcocystosis in birdsComplete description of the life cycles of allSarcocystisspeciesList of all species whose life cycles are knownComprehensive information on diagnosis, including molecular diagnosisAdditional information on zoonosesIn-depth coverage of treatment, control, and preventionMaintaining the format that made the first edition so popular, this new edition covers recent developments and excludes information that has become redundant. The authors include all literature and provide a comprehensive review of biology, clinical disease, economic losses, public health concerns, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. They have tabulated information on allSarcocystisspecies by host and listed species that should be considered species inquirende/invalid. | Sarcocystosis Of Animals And Humans by J. P. Dubey, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters