The Principal Diseases of Lower Vertebrates

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.

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