Doenças parasitárias em animais domésticos

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Abstract: The e-book Parasitic Diseases in Domestic Animals: A Didactic Guide – Learning to Recognize presents fundamental knowledge on diseases of importance to Veterinary Medicine, developed through research, literature reviews, and academic discussions conducted by fifth-semester Veterinary Medicine students. The book comprises eight chapters addressing giardiasis in dogs and cats, canine leishmaniasis, feline leishmaniasis, coccidiosis in poultry, bovine trypanosomiasis, feline mycoplasmosis, bovine anaplasmosis, and bovine babesiosis. For each disease, the chapters discuss the etiological agent, epidemiology, biological cycle and transmission, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnostic methods, treatment, and prevention and control measures. The content covers both clinically relevant diseases affecting companion animals and diseases associated with animal production, including conditions with significant sanitary and economic impacts. The approach emphasizes the importance of understanding transmission mechanisms and factors associated with disease occurrence in order to support appropriate strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. In this context, the e-book highlights the relevance of Veterinary Parasitology and the role of veterinarians from a One Health perspective, considering the interconnection between animal health, human health, and the environment. In addition to serving as a reference and educational resource, the book represents an active learning experience that encourages research, critical thinking, and scientific communication among students.