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Dolores Gavier-Widén, DVM, MS, PhD, Associate Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Deputy Head of Department of Pathology and Wildlife Diseases, National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Uppsala, Sweden. Dolores is the president of the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) (2012-2013) and past-president (2006-2008) of the European Section of WDA (EWDA). She is reviewer for many journals, and has written book chapters and many scientific papers. Dolores has worked on wildlife disease research internationally, in particular on tuberculosis, calicivirus infection of leporids, prion diseases, and on the ongoing EU project "Novel technologies for surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infections of wildlife". She is consultant for EFSA, EC, research agencies and veterinary and public health organisations. She has worked on wildlife pathology and diagnostics of infectious diseases of free-ranging and farmed wild mammals and birds for more than 20 years.

J. Paul Duff, BSc (zool), MVB, MSc, MRCVS, is based at AHVLA, Penrith, Cumbria, UK. Paul is the past-president of the EWDA (2009-2010) and a past Council member of the British Veterinary Zoological Society. He is a veterinary surgeon and zoologist who has worked for more than 20 years investigating disease in wild animals, exotic animals and livestock. Since 1998, he has been the project leader for the AHVLA Diseases of Wildlife Scheme (AHVLADoWS). This is the first government funded scheme for the investigation and surveillance of wildlife diseases in England and Wales. Since 1995, editor of the OIE Annual Report, ‘Wildlife Diseases in the UK' which officially summarises wildlife disease reported in the UK each year for the Office International d'Epizooties (the World Animal Health Association). He is project leader, with Dolores Gavier-Widén, for the EU sponsored ‘Wildlife related emerging diseases and zoonoses', Special Interest Group.

Anna Meredith MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Head of Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Hospital for Small Animals, UK. Anna has extensive publication and book editing experience in the exotic animal and wildlife field, as well as being actively involved in many areas of ongoing wildlife research, including red squirrel and osprey surveillance in Scotland, and is currently carrying out full time DEFRA- funded research into emerging diseases in UK wildlife. She is a past president of the British Veterinary Zoological Society and a member of EWDA and EAZWV. She teaches wildlife medicine to veterinarians at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Notes on Contributors  vii

Preface  xi

Cover Image Acknowledgements  xiii

Acknowledgements  xiv

Section 1 Viral Infections  1

1. Herpesvirus Infections  3

2. Influenza Virus Infections 37

3. Avian Paramyxovirus Infections  59

4. Circovirus Infections 67

5. Calicivirus Infections  73

6. Lyssavirus Infections  86

7. Morbillivirus Infections  99

8. Orbivirus Infections  119

9. Flavivirus Infections  128

10. Pestivirus Infections  146

11. Picornavirus Infections  168

12. Parvovirus Infections  181

13. Poxvirus Infections  191

14. Adenovirus Infections  210

15. Retrovirus Infections  219

16. Papillomavirus and Polyomavirus Infections  225

17. Coronavirus Infections  234

18. Bunyavirus Infections  241

19. Other Virus Infections  249

Section 2 Bacterial Infections  263

20. Mycobacteria Infections  265

21. Yersinia Infections 293

22. Tularaemia  303

23. Pasteurella Infections  310

24. Brucellosis  318

25. Anthrax  329

26. Chlamydiaceae Infections  336

27. Borrelia Infections  345

28. Rickettsiales Infections  363

29. Mycoplasma Infections  372

30. Escherichia Infections 381

31. Salmonella Infections  386

32. Campylobacter Infections 398

33. Leptospira Infections  402

34. Coxiella burnetii Infection  409

35. Listeria Infections  413

36. Clostridium Species and Botulism  417

37. Other Bacterial Infections  428

Section 3 Fungal and Yeast Infections  453

38. Aspergillosis  455

39. Yeast Infections  462

40. Other Fungal Infections  466

41. Harmful Algal Blooms including Cyanobacterial Toxicosis 476

42. Mycotoxicosis  482

Section 4 Prion Infections  487

43. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies  489

Section 5 Appendices 497

Appendix 1. Some Wildlife Related Emerging Diseases (WiREDS) in Europe  499

Appendix 2. Selected Zoonotic Pathogens with European Wildlife Reservoirs/Hosts  501

Appendix 3. Selected Socio-Economically Important Wildlife Related Pathogens and Diseases in Europe  503

Appendix 4. Wildlife Pathogens with Arthropod Vectors 505

Appendix 5. Pathogens Suspected of Causing Wild Population Declines, or of Conservation Importance  506

Appendix 6. Diseases by Clinical Presentations, Mammals  507

Appendix 7. Diseases by Clinical Presentations, Birds 509

Appendix 8. Species (Family)-Specific Wildlife Diseases in Europe  511

Subject Index  513

This book provides the scientific community working with free-living wildlife a comprehensive resource on the diseases affecting these animals in Europe.  However, it is also a useful resource for wildlife professionals globally as much of the information is applicable regardless of location."  (Doody's, 2 August 2013)

“I have already learned lots while reviewing it, and I would thoroughly recommend this to be on the bookshelf of any vet or biologist with a significant interest in wildlife, conservation or zoological medicine.  In addition, it is also available in electronic format for approximately two-thirds the price, representing not only good value, but also an ideal format for taking into the field where it would be extremely useful.”  (Veterinary Record, 23 March 2013)

“Dolores Gavier-Widen, J. Paul Duff & Anna Meredith edit INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS IN EUROPE (9781405199056, $169.99), a key title covering the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in European wildlife, and is a recommended pick for any specialty collection strong in veterinary experiences around the world. From risks to human health and livestock and pets to how diseases spread in the wild, wildlife vaccination and disease surveillance techniques, and classification, this is written by clinicians and pathologists from across Europe and assembles a powerful technical compendium of details for vets, conservation biologists, and wildlife researchers alike.”  (Midwest Book Review, 1 March 2013)