This new edition of a standard reference includes classical methods and information on newer technologies, such as DNA hybridization and monoclonal antibodies.

Classification, normal flora. Selection and submission of clinical specimens. Cultural procedures employed for clinical specimens. Isolation and identification of bacteria from clinical specimens. Spirochetes. Campylobacter and vibrio. Pseudomona and Aeromonas. Bordetella and alcaligenes. Brucella. Enterobacteria. Pasteurella and francisella. Actinobacillus. Haemophilus and taylorella. Miscellaneous glucose nonfermenting gram-negative. Nonsporeforming naerobic bacteria. Micrococcus and staphylococcus. Streptococcus and related cocci. Bacillus. Clostridium. listeria and erysipelothrix. Corynebacterium. Mycobacterium. Miscellaneous bacteria prototheca. Rickettsiae and chlamydiae. Avian mycoplasmas. Mycoplasmas of animals. Mycology. Dermatophytes and dermatophutoses. Yeasts causing infection. Fungi causing subcutaneous infections. Laboratory diagnosis of infections abortions. Bovine mastitis. Antimicrobial agents and susceptibility testing.