This book describes basic microbe biology and identification and shows not only how they operate in the subfields of medicine, biotechnology, environmental science, bioengineering, agriculture, and food science, but how they can be harnessed as a resource. It provides readers with a solid grasp of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the role of microbes as therapeutic agen…
This microbiology laboratory manual is designed especially for the non majors, health science microbiology courses. The organization reflects the body systems approach and contains specific sections on clinical diagnosis. 36 exercises and 43 experiments cover a broad range of topics. An emphasis is placed on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology and the lab procedures used for isolati…
This comprehensive text and visual guide is designed to help readers understand the basic principles of microbiology. It integrates rich illustrations, clear visual schemas, and a structured narrative to support learning about pathogenic microorganisms, mechanisms of infection, and the human immune response. The book's content covers basic microbiology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and par…