| Description |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: List of Boxes. Preface. MICROBIOLOGY--THE FUNDAMENTALS. Scope and History of Microbiology. Fundamentals of Chemistry. Microscopy and Staining. Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND GENETICS. Essential Concepts of Metabolism. Growth and Culturing of Bacteria. Microbial Genetics. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering. THE ROSTER OF MICROBES AND MULTICELLULAR PARASITES. An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria. Viruses. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites. CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS. Sterilization and Disinfection. Antimicrobial Therapy. HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS. Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes. Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections. Nonspecific Host Defenses and Host Systems. Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization. Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF HUMAN ORGAN SYSTEMS. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites. Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Diseases of the Respiratory System. Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases. Diseases of the Nervous System. ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. Environmental Microbiology. Applied Microbiology. Appendix A: Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools. Appendix B: Classification of Bacteria and Viruses. Appendix C: Words Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology. Appendix D: Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens. Appendix E: Metabolic Pathways. Glossary/Index. Photo Credits. -- List of Boxes. Preface. MICROBIOLOGY--THE FUNDAMENTALS. Scope and History of Microbiology. Fundamentals of Chemistry. Microscopy and Staining. Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND GENETICS. Essential Concepts of Metabolism. Growth and Culturing of Bacteria. Microbial Genetics. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering. THE ROSTER OF MICROBES AND MULTICELLULAR PARASITES. An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria. Viruses. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites. CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS. Sterilization and Disinfection. Antimicrobial Therapy. HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS. Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes. Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections. Nonspecific Host Defenses and Host Systems. Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization. Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF HUMAN ORGAN SYSTEMS. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites. Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Diseases of the Respiratory System. Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases. Diseases of the Nervous System. ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. Environmental Microbiology. Applied Microbiology. Appendix A: Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools. Appendix B: Classification of Bacteria and Viruses. Appendix C: Words Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology. Appendix D: Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens. Appendix E: Metabolic Pathways. Glossary/Index. Photo Credits. -- List of Boxes. Preface. MICROBIOLOGY--THE FUNDAMENTALS. Scope and History of Microbiology. Fundamentals of Chemistry. Microscopy and Staining. Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells. MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND GENETICS. Essential Concepts of Metabolism. Growth and Culturing of Bacteria. Microbial Genetics. Recombinant DNA and Genetic Engineering. THE ROSTER OF MICROBES AND MULTICELLULAR PARASITES. An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria. Viruses. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites. CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS. Sterilization and Disinfection. Antimicrobial Therapy. HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS. Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes. Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections. Nonspecific Host Defenses and Host Systems. Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization. Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF HUMAN ORGAN SYSTEMS. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites. Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Diseases of the Respiratory System. Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases. Diseases of the Nervous System. ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. Environmental Microbiology. Applied Microbiology. Appendix A: Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools. Appendix B: Classification of Bacteria and Viruses. Appendix C: Words Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology. Appendix D: Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens. Appendix E: Metabolic Pathways. Glossary/Index. Photo Credits |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Microbiology.
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Medical microbiology.
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| LC no. |
2001026189 |
| ISBN |
0471387290 cloth alkaline paper |
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