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9780763710675

Fundamentals of Microbiology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780763710675

  • ISBN10:

    0763710679

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-08-01
  • Publisher: JONES & BARTLETT PUBLISHERS

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Summary

Introductory textbook on the basic principles of microbiology. Emphasizes biology and human disease. This edition features a new design, colorful format, 'microfocus' boxes, 29 case studies, biotechnology applications, and a new comprehensive web site.

Table of Contents

PART 1 FOUNDATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY 2(86)
The Development of Microbiology
5(26)
Principles of Chemistry
31(22)
Basic Concepts of Microbiology
53(35)
PART 2 THE BACTERIA 88(110)
Bacterial Structure and Growth
91(35)
Bacterial Metabolism
126(34)
Bacterial Genetics
160(38)
PART 3 BACTERIAL DISEASES OF HUMANS 198(130)
Airborne Bacterial Diseases
201(30)
Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Diseases
231(31)
Soilborne and Arthropodborne Bacterial Diseases
262(30)
Sexually Transmitted, Contact, and Miscellaneous Bacterial Diseases
292(36)
PART 4 OTHER MICROORGANISMS 328(202)
The Viruses
331(38)
Pneumotropic and Dermotropic Viral Diseases
369(30)
Viscerotropic and Neurotropic Viral Diseases
399(41)
The Fungi
440(33)
The Protozoa
473(36)
The Multicellular Parasites
509(21)
PART 5 DISEASE AND RESISTANCE 530(142)
Infection and Disease
533(34)
Resistance and the Immune System
567(40)
Immunity and Serology
607(31)
Immune Disorders
638(34)
PART 6 CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS 672(80)
Physical Control of Microorganisms
675(23)
Chemical Control of Microorganisms
698(24)
Chemotherapeutic Agents and Antibiotics
722(30)
PART 7 MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 752
Microbiology of Foods
755
Environmental Microbiology
787
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
811
Appendices A-1
Glossary G-1
Index I-1

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