Linking fundamental principles with the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections, this classic text delivers an essential overview of the roles microorganisms play in human health and illness. In addition to the brief descriptions of the organisms, you'll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book introdu…
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…
One of the largest and most diverse kingdoms in eukaryotes is fungi, which consists of approximately 2.2–3.8 million species. This book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of fungi diversity and the role of fungi in the ecosystem. Chapters address such topics as fungi reproduction and pathology, fungal mycotoxicity, fungi mating mechanisms, and much more.
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…
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…