Brian Austin Boeken

This completely updated fifth edition of Bacterial Fish Pathogens is a comprehensive discussion of the biological aspects of the bacteria which cause disease in farmed and wild fish. Since the 4th edition was published in 2007, there has been an upturn in the application of molecular approaches to taxonomy, diagnosis and vaccine development. New pathogens, e.g. Aeromonas schubertii, have been described. Also, there has been the emergence of diseases caused by bacteria which have not been cultured, and which have been equated with new taxa, i.e. ‘Candidatus’. Consideration is given to all the bacterial fish pathogens, including primary pathogens and opportunists.

Focusing on in vitro methods, this groundbreaking book explores the toxicology of various pollutants in aquatic environments, such as heavy metals and estrogenic compounds. It emphasizes the development and validation of standardized techniques for substance and species-specific experiments, enabling controlled studies. Additionally, it offers insights into mechanistic approaches that minimize individual variation and environmental stress, making it an essential resource for researchers in environmental toxicology.