Organ-Specific Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats

1st Edition - March 31, 2023

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Editor: Tanmoy Rana
Paperback ISBN: 9780323953528

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Description

Organ-Specific Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats takes an organ-specific approach to the impact of parasitic diseases in dogs and cats. This book provides a detailed description of the key role that parasites play in the pathogenesis of diseases, explores the manifestation of symptoms and diagnosis, and offers prevention and treatment strategies to counteract parasitic infections. An introduction by the editor is followed by chapters from various authors covering parasitic diseases in specific organs and organ systems. The book also provides an overview on the diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases. Parasite control, travel management, therapeutic measures, and disease control strategies round out the discussion. With contributions from experts in the field, this book serves as a useful resource to researchers, academics, and postgraduates who wish to expand their knowledge on parasitic diseases, diagnosis, and treatment, and as a reference for scientists looking to develop new antiparasitic drugs.

Key Features

Provides a systematic overview of the pathogenesis of parasites in dogs and cats

Evaluates parasitic diseases and their pathogenesis in specific organs

Identifies pathogens and their role in the severity of disease manifestation

Explains therapeutic strategies to combat parasitic diseases in dogs and cats

Offers preventive and treatment strategies to counteract the etiopathogenesis caused by various types of parasites

Readership

Researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in parasitology and veterinary science, Professionals in field of veterinary medicine

Acknowledgements
Tanmoy Rana

Preface
Tanmoy Rana

Introduction
Tanmoy Rana
Vikrant Sudan
Deepak Sumbria

1. Parasites in the Urogenital tract
Hakim Manzer Alam

2. Parasites in the Cardiovascular System
Anil Kumar Nehra
Ansu Kumari
Aman Dev Moudgil
Sukhdeep Vohra

3. Parasites in the Integumentary System
Amita Tiwari
Shivangi Udainiya
Amita Dubey
Vivek Agrawal

4. Parasites in the Nervous System
Abrar Ul Haq
Idrees Mehraj Allaie
Shahana Riyaz Tramboo

5. Parasites in the Eye
M. A. Kshama

6. Parasites of the Respiratory System
Aman Dev Moudgil
Anil Kumar Nehra
Pallavi Moudgil
Sukhdeep Vohra

7. Parasites of the Gastrointestinal System
Rangasamy Velusamy
Latchumikanthan A.
Vijayasarathi M. K.

8. Parasites of Liver and Pancreas
Alok Kumar Dixit
Pooja Dixit
Manigandan Lejeune
Sita Prasad Tiwari

9. Parasites of Musculoskeletal System
Amit Kumar Jaiswal
Pradeep Kumar
Vivek Agrawal
Amit Singh
Shanker K. Singh

10. An overview of diagnostic evaluation of parasitic diseases
Snehil Gupta
Aakanksha Harit
Diksha Sharma
Surbhi Gupta

11. Therapeutic measures and control strategies
Vivek Agrawal
Amit Kumar Jaiswal
Amita Tiwari
Mukesh Shakya

Product details

No. of pages: 396
Language: English
Published: March 31, 2023
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780323953528

About the Editor

Tanmoy Rana

Dr. Tanmoy Rana is currently an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Medicine, Ethics & Jurisprudence at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, West Bengal, India. He has published articles in international journals and chapters in books, and has made contributions in biochemical and molecular pharmacology, toxicology, and veterinary medicine. He has been involved in multidisciplinary research and education to promote the scientific basis of veterinary science and molecular medicine. Dr. Rana is a member of the West Bengal Veterinary Council, India, the Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM), and the Indian Science Congress Association. He is an Associate Fellow of West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology, India. He is also an Associate Editor and editorial board member of various highly regarded international journals.

Affiliations and Expertise

Assistant Professor in Veterinary Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, West Bengal, India

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Dr. H. Fri Oct 14 2022
Exquisite
our book is helpful for scientists, students and researchers