Identifying yeast and molds that cause dermatophytosis (ringworm) or systemic infections (Blastomycosis). 2. Pathogenesis: How Diseases Develop
Rabies, Listeriosis ("Circling disease"), and Prion diseases (Scrapie/BSE). 4. Laboratory Diagnosis
Best practices for swabs, blood, feces, or tissue biopsies to avoid contamination. Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease, ...
Understanding "bactericidal" vs. "bacteriostatic" drugs and the importance of Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) testing.
The interplay between the innate immune system (inflammation, phagocytes) and adaptive immunity (antibodies, T-cells). 3. Key Veterinary Pathogens by System Listeriosis ("Circling disease")
Understanding the differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, acid-fast organisms (like Mycobacterium ), and wall-less bacteria ( Mycoplasma ).
Using Gram stains and selective media (like MacConkey agar) to isolate pathogens. phagocytes) and adaptive immunity (antibodies
Salmonella , Escherichia coli (ETEC/EHEC), Parvovirus (Canine/Feline), and Clostridium perfringens .