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Description:
Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this premier textbook provides students with the foundation in microbiology that they need to perform their day-to-day duties in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Coverage includes the core themes and concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society for Microbiology.
Developed for current and future healthcare professionals, the text offers vital coverage of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents, epidemiology and public health, hospital-acquired infections, infection control, and the ways in which microorganisms cause disease. This comprehensive new Ninth Edition explores the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic human diseases, including patient care, and how the body protects itself from pathogens and infectious diseases. A bound-in CD-ROM and a companion Website include case studies, additional self-assessment exercises, plus animations and special features that provide additional insight and fun facts on selected topics. Key Features:
Table of Contents: Section I Introduction to Microbiology
Section II Introduction to Microbes and Cellular Biology
Section III Chemical and Genetic Aspects of Microorganisms
Section IV Controlling the Growth of Microbes
Section V Environmental and Applied Microbiology
Section VI Microbiology Within Healthcare Facilities
Section VII Pathogenesis and Host Defense Mechanisms
Section VIII Major Infectious Diseases of Humans
Appendix A: Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises Appendix B: Compendium of Important Bacterial Pathogens of Humans Appendix C: Useful Conversions Appendix D: Greek Alphabet Glossary Index |
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