Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases Essentials of Diagnostic Microbiology

by Engelkirk, Paul G.; Duben-Engelkirk, Janet

• ISBN13: 9780781797016
• ISBN10: 0781797012
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-08
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

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 bioterrorism. Clinical case studies and self-assessment questions show how to incorporate the information into everyday practice. More than 400 illustrations and visual information displays enhance the text. Essentials boxes, chapter outlines, key terms, summaries, and other study aids help students retain information. A bound-in CD-ROM includes additional review questions, case studies, and Web links.

Table of Contents

Microbes and the Science of Microbiology	p. 3
Understanding Infectious Diseases	p. 18
Combating Pathogens and Infectious Diseases	p. 43
Organization and Responsibilities of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory	p. 71
Clinical Specimens Used for the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases	p. 96
General Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Methods	p. 124
Antimicrobial Agents and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing	p. 153
Introduction to Medical Bacteriology	p. 185
Gram-Positive Cocci	p. 213
Gram-Positive and Acid-Fast Bacilli	p. 240
Gram-Negative Cocci and Related Bacteria	p. 272
Gram-Negative Bacilli: The Family Enterobacteriaceae	p. 292
Gram-Negative Bacilli: Nonfermenters	p. 319
Fastidious and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli	p. 335
Curved and Spiral-Shaped Bacilli	p. 363
Obligate Intracellular Bacteria	p. 381
Anaerobic Bacteria	p. 392
Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Bacterial Infections	p. 444
Introduction to Medical Mycology	p. 489
Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Fungal Infections	p. 507
Introduction to Medical Parasitology	p. 543
Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Protozoal Infections	p. 559
Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Helminth Infections	p. 584
Introduction to Medical Virology	p. 621
Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Viral Infections	p. 640
Health Care Epidemiology and Bioterrorism	p. 667
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Procedures	p. 683
Useful Conversions	p. 712
Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises	p. 713
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