Nonhuman primates in biomedical research. Volume 2. Diseases (2nd Ed.)

The second edition of the gold standard text in the field, Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the use of nonhuman primates in biomedical research. The Diseases volume provides thorough reviews of naturally occurring diseases of nonhuman primates, with a section on biomedical models reviewing contemporary nonhuman primate models of human diseases. Each chapter contains an extensive list of bibliographic references, photographs, and graphic illustrations to provide the reader with a thorough review of the subject.

Viral Diseases. Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases. Primates in Tuberculosis Research. Parasitic Diseases. Non-Human Primate Models for Human Malaria Research. Neoplastic and Proliferative Disorders of Nonhuman Primates. Hematopoietic, Cardiovascular, Lymphoid and Mononuclear Phagocyte Systems. Nonhuman Primate Models of Atherosclerosis. Respiratory Diseases. Urogenital System. Diseases of the Integument. Digestive System. Arthritis, Muscle, Adipose Tissue and Bone Diseases . Nonhuman Primates in Diabetes and Obesity Research. Nervous System Disorders and Models. A Review of the Use of NHPs in Basic and Applied Research Focused on the Motor System. Imaging in Nonhuman Primate Research. Nonhuman Primates in Drug and Alcohol Addiction Research.

Researchers working with nonhuman primates and those dealing with laboratory animal husbandry, Veterinarians in private practice who work with nonhuman primates, Biologists and zoologists who wish to expand their knowledge of nonhuman primates.