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Microbiology : a clinical approach / Anthony Strelkauskas, Angela Edwards, Beatrix Fahnert, Gregory Pryor, Jennifer Strelkauskas.

Contributor(s): Strelkauskas, Anthony J, 1944- [author.] | Edwards, Angela, 1964- [author.] | Fahnert, Beatrix [author.] | Pryor, Gregory, 1973- [author.] | Strelkauskas, Jennifer [author.].
New York, NY : Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group, ©2016Edition: Second edition.Description: 1 volume, xix, 722, (various pagings) : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 9780815345138 (paperback); 0815345135 (paperback); 9780815345442 (loose leaf); 0815345445 (loose leaf).Subject(s): Medical microbiology -- Textbooks | Communicable diseases -- Microbiology -- Textbooks | Infection -- Microbiology -- Textbooks | Communicable Diseases -- microbiology | Infection -- microbiology | Microbiological PhenomenaDDC classification: 616.9041/M58 Other classification: CHS/N
Contents:
Learning Skills PART I FOUNDATIONS 1. What Is Microbiology and Why Does It Matter? 2. Fundamental Chemistry for Microbiology 3. Essentials of Metabolism 4. An Introduction to Cell Structure and Host-Pathogen Relationships PART II DISEASE MECHANISMS 5. Requirements for Infection 6. Transmission of Infection, the Compromised Host, Epidemiology, and Diagnosing Infections 7. Principles of Disease 8. Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases PART III CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASE-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS 9. The Clinical Significance of Bacterial Anatomy 10. Bacterial Growth 11. Microbial Genetics and Infectious Disease 12. The Structure and Infection Cycle of Viruses 13. Viral Pathogenesis 14. Parasitic and Fungal Infections PART IV HOST DEFENSE 15. The Innate Immune Response 16. The Adaptive Immune Response 17. Failures of the Immune Response PART V CONTROL AND TREATMENT 18. Control of Microbial Growth with Disinfectants and Antiseptics 19. Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Drugs 20. Antibiotic Resistance PART VI MICROBIAL INFECTIONS 21. Infections of the Respiratory System 22. Infections of the Digestive System 23. Infections of the Genitourinary System 24. Infections of the Central Nervous System 25. Infections of the Blood 26. Infections of the Skin and Eyes Answers to Questions Glossary Pathogen List
Summary: This new edition of 'Microbiology' is written specifically for pre-nursing and allied health students. It is clinically-relevant throughout and uses the theme of infection as its foundation. It includes a robust instructor ancillary package that allows professors to easily incorporate the book's unique approach into their lectures.
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Includes index.

Learning Skills PART I FOUNDATIONS 1. What Is Microbiology and Why Does It Matter? 2. Fundamental Chemistry for Microbiology 3. Essentials of Metabolism 4. An Introduction to Cell Structure and Host-Pathogen Relationships PART II DISEASE MECHANISMS 5. Requirements for Infection 6. Transmission of Infection, the Compromised Host, Epidemiology, and Diagnosing Infections 7. Principles of Disease 8. Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases PART III CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASE-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS 9. The Clinical Significance of Bacterial Anatomy 10. Bacterial Growth 11. Microbial Genetics and Infectious Disease 12. The Structure and Infection Cycle of Viruses 13. Viral Pathogenesis 14. Parasitic and Fungal Infections PART IV HOST DEFENSE 15. The Innate Immune Response 16. The Adaptive Immune Response 17. Failures of the Immune Response PART V CONTROL AND TREATMENT 18. Control of Microbial Growth with Disinfectants and Antiseptics 19. Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Drugs 20. Antibiotic Resistance PART VI MICROBIAL INFECTIONS 21. Infections of the Respiratory System 22. Infections of the Digestive System 23. Infections of the Genitourinary System 24. Infections of the Central Nervous System 25. Infections of the Blood 26. Infections of the Skin and Eyes Answers to Questions Glossary Pathogen List

This new edition of 'Microbiology' is written specifically for pre-nursing and allied health students. It is clinically-relevant throughout and uses the theme of infection as its foundation. It includes a robust instructor ancillary package that allows professors to easily incorporate the book's unique approach into their lectures.

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