The Principal Diseases of Lower Vertebrates

1st Edition - January 1, 1965
Authors: H. Reichenbach-Klinke, E. Elkan
Language: English
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The Principal Diseases of Lower Vertebrates presents the material published by Heinz H. Reichenbach-Klinke between 1957 and 1962 in three separate volumes as ""Krankheiten der… Read more

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The Principal Diseases of Lower Vertebrates presents the material published by Heinz H. Reichenbach-Klinke between 1957 and 1962 in three separate volumes as ""Krankheiten der Aquarienfische"" (Alfred Kernen, Stuttgart), ""Krankheiten der Amphibien,"" and ""Krankheiten der Reptilien"" (Gustav Fischer, Stuttgart). The scope of the work has been enlarged with material contributed by E. Elkan who has also done the translation. Representatives of the main groups of parasites affecting fish have been presented as far as possible. The book is organized into three parts covering the diseases of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. Experience has shown that those who keep, or are interested in, one kind of lower vertebrate will sooner or later also take an interest in one of the other groups. It was therefore thought expedient to include what is at present known of lower vertebrate pathology in one volume, even at the risk of some repetition where fishes, amphibians, and reptiles suffer from similar diseases or are the victims of identical parasites.

PrefacePart I. Fishes 1. Method of Investigation A. Symptoms of Disease—Life Span of Fishes B. Killing and Detailed Examination of Specimens C. Rules to be Followed on Sending in Fish for Investigation References 2. Infectious Diseases A. Diseases due to Bacterial Infection References B. Diseases Caused by Flagellates References C. Diseases Caused by Rhizopoda D. Diseases Caused by Sporozoa References E. Diseases Caused by Ciliates and Suctoria References F. Parasitic Coelenterates Reference G. Trematodes Parasitizing Fish References H. Tapeworms (Cestodes) Parasitizing Fish References I. Acanthocephala Parasitizing Fish References J. Nematoda and Nematomorpha Parasitizing Fish References K. Leeches (Hirudinea) Pathogenic for Fish References L. Crustaceans Pathogenic for Fish References M. Tongue Worms (Linguatulida) Reference N. Mollusca References 0. Fishes Damaged by Parasitic Algae References P. Fungi Pathogenic for Fish References Q. Virus Diseases References 3. Non-Infectious Diseases of Fish. Environmental Factors A. Melanosis References B. Tumours Affecting Fish References C. Diseases due to Faulty Nutrition References D. Environmental Factors References E. Poisons Affecting Fish References 4. Healing of Wounds and Regeneration References 5. Abnormalities References 6. Lampreys (Cyclostomata) and their Diseases References 7. Fish as Carriers of Human Diseases References 8. Review of Main Symptoms and Localization of Fish Diseases References 9. Treatment A. Treatment by Means of Drugs and Chemical Substances B. Physical and Biological Means of Treatment ReferencesPart II. Amphibia 10. Technique of Investigation A. When Should an Investigation be Carried Out? B. Killing and Dissection of Specimens C. Further Investigation D. Despatch of Amphibians to the Laboratory E. Fixation References 11. Infectious Diseases A. Diseases due to Bacterial Infection References B. Diseases Caused by Protozoa References C. Diseases Caused by Worms References D. Leeches (Hirudinea) Parasitic in Amphibia References E. Parasitic Crustaceans References F. Arachnoidea and Insects References G. Molluscan Larvae Encysting in Tadpoles References H. Diseases due to Fungi and Parasitic Algae References 12. Tumours, Benign and Malignant References 13. Damage through Various Environmental Factors References 14. Syndromes from Various Causes A. Ovarian Cysts B. "Molchpest" C. Diseases of the Digestive Organs D. Bone Damage E. Paralysis F. Blindness G. Hydrops H. Hypertrophy of the Lime Sacs I. Vesical Calculus References 15. Surgical Conditions, Wound Healing and Regeneration A. Surgical Conditions B. Healing of Wounds and Regeneration References 16. Abnormalities A. Duplication B. Disturbances during Metamorphosis C. Sex Reversal D. Albinism and Melanism References 17. Table of Main Symptoms and Causes of Diseases 18. Therapy A. Table of Chemical Means of Treatment B. Treatment by Physical MeansPart III. Reptilia 19. Technique of Investigation A. Symptoms of Disease. Ages of Reptiles B. Anaesthesia, Killing of Specimens, Dissection C. Detailed Examination of Organic Systems References 20. Infectious Diseases A. Bacterial Infections References B. Protozoal Diseases References C. Turbellaria References D. Trematoda References E. Tapeworms (Cestoidea) References F. Acanthocephala References G. Nematoda References H. Leeches References I. Mites (Acarina) References J. Tongue Worms (Linguatulida) References K. Insects References L. Diseases Caused by Fungi References 21. Non-Parasitic and Environmental Diseases A. Tumors References B. Diseases due to Faulty Environment References C. Injuries through Physical Factors References D. Poisoning References 22. Wound Healing and Regeneration References 23. Developmental Abnormalities References 24. The Organic Systems of Reptiles and their Importance in Reptilian Pathology References 25. Table of Localization, Symptoms and Possible Causes of Diseases in Reptiles 26. Treatment A. Drugs B. Biological and Physical Methods of Treatment 27. Reptilia and Human Hygiene ReferencesGlossary I. Zoological Names, Trivial Names and Main Habitat of Species Mentioned in the TextGlossary II. Trivial and Zoological NamesSubject Index