Clinical Veterinary Microbiology: A Practitioner's Guide to Microbiological Diagnostic Testing

Clinical Veterinary Microbiology is a concise resource for preparing microbiological specimens for laboratory evaluation and correctly evaluating the results. Focusing on obtaining and submitting laboratory specimens, selecting the proper tests, and interpreting the reported data, the book helps to ensure quality results from lab samples and offers guidance on interpreting cultures and making treatment decisions. Clinical Veterinary Microbiology is a valuable guide for veterinary clinics in their interactions with diagnostic laboratories.

Including information on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology, techniques for specimen collection, information on collecting environmental samples, and storage and transportation, the heart of the book is devoted to test interpretation and data evaluation. Clinical Veterinary Microbiology offers essential information for veterinary clinicians, technicians, public health officials, and diagnostic microbiologists.