Microbiology Principles and Explorations

Name: Microbiology Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9780471420842

ISBN-10: 0471420840

ISBN-13: 9780471420842

Edition: 6th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Jacquelyn G. Black

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This text follows a body systems approach to microbiology, and gives special attention to applications and real-life connections. It covers the fundamentals, and goes on to look at topics including growth, genetics, and environmental biology.

Book details

List price: $186.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/1/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 920
Size: 9.50" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 5.082
Language: English




Scope and History of Microbiology



Fundamentals of Chemistry



Microscopy and Staining



Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells



Essential Concepts of Metabolism



Growth and Culturing of Bacteria



Microbial Genetics



Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering



An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria



Viruses



Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites



Sterilization and Disinfection



Antimicrobial Therapy



Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes



Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections



Innate Host Defenses



Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization



Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests



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 Microbiology



Applied Microbiology


Appendices



Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools



Classification of Bacteria and Viruses



Word Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology



Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens



Metabolic Pathways


Glossary


Clinical Case Study Answers


Critical Thinking Questions Answers


Self-Quiz Answers


Photo Credits


Index