Overview

The genus Aeromonas comprises a fascinating group of organisms linked to infections in humans, fish, and other animals. Members of the genus are widespread in aquatic environments and can colonize a wide variety of animals in a benign or even beneficial manner. Dedicated to the genus Aeromonas, this book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and authoritative research on the organisms, their taxonomy, ecology, and pathogenicity. Written by a team of prominent scientists, the topics covered include taxonomy, fish pathogens, infections in humans, beneficial associations, antigen structures, virulence mechanisms, molecular diagnostics, and Aeromonas in food and water. Packed with practical information and state-of-the-art science, this concise volume will be an essential handbook for everyone involved with Aeromonas research or clinical diagnosis and is a recommended purchase for all microbiology and clinical libraries. [Subject: Microbiology, Life Science

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Author:   Joerg Graf
Publisher:   Caister Academic Press
Imprint:   Caister Academic Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781908230560

ISBN 10:   1908230568
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   01 May 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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This book brings together experts on this genus in order to serve as a comprehensive review of the current studies pertaining to Aeromonas. from Ringgold (February 2015). Overall, I found the book timely ... Chapters are well-written, informative, well-referenced, and represent a valuable resource for scientist community in the Aeromonas field, including insights into relevant diagnostic methodologies. I particularly like the inclusion of chapter five on the beneficial Aeromonas-animal asssociations from Frontiers in Microbiology (2015) 6: 1-2.

"""This book brings together experts on this genus in order to serve as a comprehensive review of the current studies pertaining to Aeromonas."" from Ringgold (February 2015). ""Overall, I found the book timely ... Chapters are well-written, informative, well-referenced, and represent a valuable resource for scientist community in the Aeromonas field, including insights into relevant diagnostic methodologies. I particularly like the inclusion of chapter five on the beneficial Aeromonas-animal asssociations"" from Frontiers in Microbiology (2015) 6: 1-2."

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