Linking fundamental microbiology concepts with the diagnosis and treatment of clinical infections, this one of a kind, portable text delivers an essential overview of the organisms and agents involved in clinical microbiology. In addition to brief descriptions of the organisms, you will find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epide…
While medical and hygienic developments have driven down the mortality rates of infectious diseases, pathogenic microorganisms are still a major factor in everyday clinical practice. They are still the most frequent cause of death in Third World countries. New and incurable infectious diseases are a worldwide problem. It is inescapable, therefore, that modern medicine must redouble its efforts …
Medical Microbiology The Big Picture is a different kind of resource. With an emphasis on what you need to know versus what is nice to know, and featuring 300 full color illustrations, it offers a focused, streamlined overview of clinical microbiology and immunology. You will find a succinct, user friendly presentation designed to make even the most complex concepts understandable in a short am…
Designed for associate-degree MLT CLT programs and baccalaureate MT CLS programs, this textbook presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system, and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterr…
Functional nutrition is deeply connected with healthy lifestyle and sustainable food production, due to its positive health benefits and the use of economically underexplored and natural raw materials. Expectedly, it appeals to large number of interested consumers while becoming lucrative segment of the food industry with a fast-growing market fueled by new sociodemographic trends. Accordingly,…
Health and wellness are among the core segments of quickly-changing consumer goods, with ever-increasing health consciousness among consumers around the globe. Functional foods and beverages, formulated from natural ingredients with targeted physiological functions, are at the heart of research and development in the food industry. The application of modern biotechnology methods in the food and…
The future food systems will have to provide food and nutrition security while facing unprecedented sustainability challenges: this underlines the need for a transition to more sustainable food systems. Taking into account these premises and considering the complexity of food systems, this book aims to present original research articles, reviews, and commentaries concerning the following:Advanc…
This special collection covers a broad range of research topics, which likely represent frontiers in the contemporary veterinary microbiology and parasitology. The host species under investigation included wild animals (rodents), companion animals, such as dogs and horses, and livestock species, such as camels, poultry, ruminants, and swine. Almost all major pathogen types, including viruses, b…