Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals

An overview of the main infectious agents & diseases of mice & 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 & fungi, & parasites. Each agent's description includes classification & morphology; cultivation; strains; characteristics of infection; geographic distribution; means of spread; morbidity & mortality; control prevention; & test procedures. Extensive bibliography with each agent.Waggie, Kim is the author of 'Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals', published 1994 under ISBN 9780788110719 and ISBN 0788110713.