Ehrlichiosis: A Vector-Borne Disease of Animals and Humans. Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Volume 54

Abstract

Partial contents: Historical background and global importance of ehrlichiosis; Current status of the in-vitro cultivation of ehrlichiae; Ultrastructure of rickettsiae with special emphasis on ehrlichiae; Antigenic properties of the ehrlichiae and other rickettsiaceae; Biological properties of the genus Ehrlichia -- Substrate utilization and energy metabolism; Biologic and pathogenic properties of Ehrlichia risticii the etiologic agent of equine monocytic ehrlichiosis; Pathophysiology of canine ehrlichiosis; Experimental ehrlichiosis in nonhuman primates; Human ehrlichiosis in the United States; Evolutionary history of chlamydiae -- answers for some old questions, no answers for some new ones; Recent research findings on cowdriosis; and current strategies in research on ehrlichiosis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA233769

Entities

People

  • Ibulaimu Kakoma
  • Jim C. Williams

Organizations

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).