Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals

Download or read book Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals written by Kim Waggie and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the main infectious agents and diseases of mice and rats. Indicates the methods used in testing for them. Includes 42 agents for monitoring. Also deals with microbiologic monitoring of immunodeficient animals. Includes viruses, bacteria, mycoplasmas and fungi, and parasites. Each agent's description includes classification and morphology; cultivation; strains; characteristics of infection; geographic distribution; means of spread; morbidity and mortality; control prevention; and test procedures. Extensive bibliography with each agent.