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Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians - by G Kenitra Hammac & Tracy H Vemulapalli (Paperback)

Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians - by  G Kenitra Hammac & Tracy H Vemulapalli (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians introduces veterinary technician and technologist students to the complex and exciting world of microorganisms. Divided into four main parts, the book provides pertinent, up-to-date information regarding many different aspects of veterinary microbiology. </p> <p>Part I - Foundations of basic microbiological structure and function, the role of the immune system in microbial diseases, and common therapeutics in use today</p> <p>Parts II - Common bacteria encountered in veterinary medicine</p> <p>Part III - Common fungi encountered in veterinary medicine</p> <p>Part IV - Diagnostics available to the veterinary technician</p> <p>Special features of the book include: </p> <p>- Full color images and graphics</p> <p>- Callout boxes that emphasize important concepts, such as client education, zoonoses, and biosecurity</p> <p>- In-text bolding of important key words and concepts as well as a Glossary</p> <p>- End-of-chapter "Further Readings" section for those who want to pursue topics beyond the classroom</p> <p>Each chapter is filled with information most useful to the veterinary technician in their day-to-day lives. </p> <p>Special attention is paid to facets of the veterinary technician's role as an integral member of the veterinary team including: history-taking, choice and interpretation of diagnostics, and client education. </p> <p><b>Instructors: For desk/exam copies, please email us at: inquiries@animalibrispublishing.com</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Tracy H Vemulapalli is a veterinarian on faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University where she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Laboratory Animal Medicine. She has a Master's Degree in Molecular Bacteriology and has been a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine since 2009. She has experience in small animal private practice, food safety, and infectious disease research, including Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) work.</p> <p>G Kenitra Hammac is a veterinarian on faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University where she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Microbiology. She heads the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory's Microbiology Section. A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology since 2014, she has extensive experience in diagnostic microbiology as well as several years of experience in small animal private practice.</p>

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