Black, Jacquelyn G.,

Microbiology : principles and explorations / Jacquelyn G Black; Laura J Black - 10th edition, Asian edition. - xi, 814 pages, [67] pages in various pagings : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes index.

1. Scope and history of microbiology --
2. The microbiome --
3. Fundamentals of chemistry --
4. Microscopy and staining --
5. Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells --
6. Essential concepts of metabolism --
7. Growth and culturing of bacteria --
8. Microbial genetics --
9. Gene transfer and genetic engineering --
10. An introduction to taxonomy: The bacteria --
11. Viruses --
12. Eukaryotic microorganisms and parasites --
13. Sterilization and disinfection --
14. Antimicrobial therapy --
15. Host-microbe relationships and disease processes --
16. Epidemiology and nosocomial infections --
17. Innate host defenses --
18. Basic principles of adaptive immunity and immunization --
19. Immune disorders --
20. Diseases of the skin and eyes ; Wounds and bites --
21. Urogenital and sexually transmitted diseases --
22. Diseases of the respiratory system --
23. Oral and gastrointestinal diseases --
24. Cardiovascular, lymphatic, and systemic diseases --
25. Diseases of the nervous system --
26. Environmental microbiology --
27. Applied microbiology.

"An introductory product that has successfully educated thousands of students on the beginning principles of Microbiology. Using a student-friendly approach, this product carefully guides students through all of the basics and prepares them for more advanced studies."--Provided by publisher

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Text in English

9781119598855 (pbk)


Medical microbiology.
Microbiology.

616.9041 B56 2019