The Principal Diseases of Lower Vertebrates
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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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part 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
References
Part 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 Means
Part 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
References
Glossary I. Zoological Names, Trivial Names and Main Habitat of Species Mentioned in the Text
Glossary II. Trivial and Zoological Names
Subject Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 612
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 1965
- Published: January 1, 1965
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9781483263762
About the Authors
H. Reichenbach-Klinke
E. Elkan
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