Parasitic Protozoa of Farm Animals and Pets / Monica Florin-Christensen, Leonhard Schnittger, editors.
Florin-Christensen, Monica, editor.; Schnittger, Leonhard, editor.
2018
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Title Parasitic Protozoa of Farm Animals and Pets / Monica Florin-Christensen, Leonhard Schnittger, editors.
ISBN 9783319701325 (electronic book)
3319701320 (electronic book)
9783319701318
3319701312
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70132-5
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2018.
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-70132-5 doi
Call Number QL366
Dewey Decimal Classification 593
Summary This book provides an in-depth yet concise overview of the most common and emerging protozoa that cause diseases in both farm animals and companion animals. As outlined in the concise introduction, pathogenic protozoans represent an evolutionary highly diverse and little understood group of disease-causing microorganisms. For each of the featured parasitic unicellular eukaryotes, it discusses the morphology, lifecycle, epidemiology and host-pathogen interactions. In addition, the book highlights the latest developments in diagnostic methods, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Thorough information on genomes and genetic manipulation strategies for some of the protozoa covered in this book is also included. Infections involving parasitic protozoa can cause productivity losses and/or reduce the quality of life of infected animals. Some infections are zoonotic, posing an on-going public health threat. In most cases, prevention and treatment are either non-existent or need considerable improvement. On the other hand, a great deal of research has recently been conducted on these organisms, yielding valuable new information on their global distribution and revealing the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level - and essential insights that can be used for the development of new control tools. This book includes extensive information on both basic aspects and recent scientific discoveries on these protozoa and thus constitutes a unique resource for students, veterinarians, and researchers alike.
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Intro; Contents; About the Editors; 1: Introduction into Parasitic Protozoa; 1.1 Protozoa as a Subgroup of Protists; 1.2 Molecular Phylogeny of Protists; 1.3 Convergent Evolution of Parasitic Protozoans; 1.4 Protozoan Diseases of Major Veterinary Importance; 1.5 World Population of Protozoan Parasites and Farm and Pet Animals; 1.6 Host-Parasite Arms Race; 1.6.1 Host Immune Defense; 1.6.1.1 Innate Immunity; 1.6.1.2 Acquired Immunity; 1.6.2 Immune Escape Mechanisms; 1.6.2.1 Anatomical Seclusion; 1.6.2.2 Antigen Variation; 1.6.2.3 Shedding; 1.6.2.4 Immunosuppression; References.

2: Cryptosporidium2.1 Morphology, Life Cycle, and Host-Pathogen Interaction; 2.1.1 Morphology; 2.1.1.1 Oocysts; 2.1.1.2 Sporozoites; 2.1.1.3 Trophozoite; 2.1.1.4 Meronts I; 2.1.1.5 Meronts II; 2.1.1.6 Microgamonts; 2.1.1.7 Macrogamonts; 2.1.1.8 Zygote; 2.1.1.9 Gamont-like; 2.1.2 Life Cycle; 2.1.3 Host-Pathogen Interaction; 2.1.3.1 Excystation; 2.1.3.2 Attachment; 2.1.3.3 Gliding Motility; 2.1.3.4 Invasion and Egress; 2.1.3.5 Host Immune Response; 2.2 Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Economic Impact; 2.2.1 Diagnostic; 2.2.2 Epidemiology; 2.2.2.1 Cattle.

2.2.2.2 Sheep and Goats2.2.2.3 Pig; 2.2.2.4 Horse; 2.2.2.5 Dog and Cat; 2.2.2.6 Chicken; 2.2.2.7 Reptiles; 2.2.3 Economic Impact; 2.3 Clinical Effects and Pathology; 2.3.1 Farm Animals of Economic Importance; 2.3.1.1 Cattle; 2.3.1.2 Sheep; 2.3.1.3 Goat; 2.3.1.4 Chicken; 2.3.2 Other Hosts; 2.3.2.1 Pig; 2.3.2.2 Dog, Cat, and Horse; 2.4 Prevention, Control, and Treatment; 2.4.1 Chemotherapeutics; 2.4.1.1 Coccidiostatic and Antiparasitic Drugs; 2.4.1.2 Antibiotics; 2.4.2 Vaccines; 2.4.3 Control and Treatment; References; 3: Eimeria.

3.1 Morphology, Life Cycle, and Host-Pathogen Interactions3.1.1 Morphology; 3.1.1.1 The Oocyst; 3.1.1.2 Endogenous Stages; Sporozoites; Meronts; Macro- and Microgamonts; Zygote; 3.1.2 Life Cycle; 3.1.3 Host-Pathogen Interaction; 3.2 Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Economic Impact; 3.2.1 Diagnosis; 3.2.2 Epidemiology; 3.2.2.1 Chicken; 3.2.2.2 Cattle; 3.2.2.3 Sheep and Goat; 3.2.2.4 Rabbit; 3.2.2.5 Guinea Pig; 3.2.2.6 Horse; 3.2.2.7 Pigeon; 3.2.2.8 Turkeys; 3.2.2.9 Waterfowl; 3.2.2.10 Hog; 3.2.2.11 Reptiles; 3.2.3 Economic Impact; 3.3 Clinical Effects and Pathology.

3.3.1 Overview3.3.1.1 Clinical Effects; 3.3.1.2 Pathology; 3.3.2 Farm Animals of Economic Importance; 3.3.2.1 Chicken; 3.3.2.2 Cattle; 3.3.3 Other Hosts; 3.3.3.1 Sheep and Goat; 3.3.3.2 Rabbit; 3.3.3.3 Turkeys; 3.3.3.4 Waterfowl; 3.3.3.5 Hog; 3.3.3.6 Reptiles; 3.4 Prevention, Control, and Treatment; 3.4.1 Management; 3.4.2 Cleaning and Disinfection; 3.4.3 Vaccination; 3.4.4 Feed Additives; 3.4.5 Treatment; References; 4: Sarcocystis; 4.1 Morphology, Life Cycle, and Host-Pathogen Interactions; 4.1.1 Morphology; 4.1.2 Life Cycle; 4.1.3 Host-Pathogen Interactions.

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