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Baylisascaris larva migrans Circular Available (A One Health Zoonotic disease issue...)

 

“We are pleased to announce the availability of a recently published monograph on Baylisascaris larva migrans, written by *Dr. Kevin Kazacos (Professor Emeritus, Purdue University) as Circular 1412 of the U.S. Geological Survey series on zoonotic diseases. This circular encompasses several decades of his research on this parasite, and covers various aspects of Baylisascaris as a cause of animal and human disease. The circular is 122 pages long, with 10 topic highlight boxes, 24 tables, and numerous color figures and photographs. We hope that you find it useful in your work. Dr. Kazacos has indicated that you are free to distribute this circular to others.

.pdf copies of the circular may be downloaded from the following web address:

https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/cir1412

[Direct link to PDF: https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1412/cir1412.pdf]  

Soft-cover paper copies of the circular are available on request from the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, by contacting Gail Moede-Rogall at gmrogall@usgs.gov or the following address. Request USGS Circular 1412, Baylisascaris larva migrans.”

Provided by: 

Gail Moede-Rogall

USGS National Wildlife Health Center

6006 Schroeder Road

Madison, WI 53711

*Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Parasitology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is a prominent veterinarian supporter of One Health http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/supporters.php (scroll down).