Escherichia Coli in Domestic Animals and Humans

The bacterium Escherichia coli is an important pathogen of animals and major advances have occurred in recent years in our understanding of the mechanisms by which it causes diseases, and of the diagnosis, treatment and control of such diseases. This book presents an authoritative and comprehensive review of disease processes and diseases caused by E. coli. It consists of 22 chapters divided into four parts: characteristics of E. coli; diseases caused by E. coli; virulence factors of E. coli; and diagnosis and prevention of diseases caused by E. coli. There are chapters on specific diseases in calves and pigs, and general chapters on diseases in sheep, poultry and other domestic animals. There is also a substantial chapter on diseases of humans. The book represents a definitive reference work for veterinary and medical microbiologists.Gyles, C. L. is the author of 'Escherichia Coli in Domestic Animals and Humans' with ISBN 9780851989211 and ISBN 0851989217.