Zoonoses. Bacterioses listed R (Rat-bite fever, Rhodococosis)
Authors: Acha, Pedro N.; Szyfres, Boris
Source: Zoonoses and Communicable Diseases Common to Man and Animals. Third Edition, Volume I: Bacterioses and Mycoses , pp. 226-232(7)
Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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Abstract:
This is the First volume of the Third Edition of Zoonoses and Communicable diseases common to man and animals. It is presented in two parts: Bacterioses and Mycoses. The diseases are listed in alphabetical order and for each disease or infection, elements such as synonyms; etiology; geographical distribution; occurrence in man and animals; the disease in man and animals; source of infection and mode of transmission; role of animals in the epidemiology; diagnosis; and control are addressed. Patient treatment (for man and other species) is beyond the scope of this work; however recommended medicines are indicated for many diseases, specially when they are applicable to prophylaxis.Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Zoonoses; Bacterioses; Rat-bite fever; Rhodococosis
Document Type: Research article
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