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Book SynopsisSalmonella remains a major cause of economic loss in domestic livestock and human food poisoning worldwide. In the last 10 years there have been major advances in understanding the salmonella organism, meaning a compiled source of the new research is urgently needed. With fully updated chapters and new coverage of genome structure, virulence, vaccine development, molecular methods for epidemiology and exotics, this second edition is an invaluable resource for researchers of animal and human health.
Table of ContentsA: Preface 1: Taxonomy and Species Concepts in the Genus Salmonella 2: Structure, Function and Synthesis of Surface Polysaccharides in Salmonella 3: Fimbriae and Flagella of Salmonella enterica 4: Characterizing Salmonella Genomes 5: Salmonella Virulence Mechanisms and their Genetic Basis 6: Host Genetic Susceptibility/Resistance 7: Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella 8: Immunity to Salmonella in Farm Animals and Murine Models of Disease 9: Salmonella Infections in the Domestic Fowl 10: Salmonella Infections in Turkeys 11: Salmonella Infections in Ducks 12: Salmonella Infections in Cattle 13: Salmonella Infections in Pigs 14: Salmonella Infections in Sheep 15: Salmonella Infections in Horses 16: Salmonella Infections in Dogs and Cats 17: Salmonella Infections in Exotic Pets 18: Public Health Aspects of Salmonella Infections 19: Salmonella in Feed 20: Environmental Aspects of Salmonella 21: Competitive Exclusion 22: Vaccination against Salmonella Infections in Food Animals: Rationale, Theoretical Basis and Practical Application 23: EU Legislation on the Control of Salmonella, Monitoring and Reporting 24: Current and New Approaches to Typing of Salmonella 25: Other Approaches to Infection Control
