Hardcore Microbiology and Immunology

by Sears, Benjamin W.

• ISBN13: 9781405104869
• ISBN10: 1405104864
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-04
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Hardcore Microbiology and Immunology focuses on the essentials of microbiology and immunology, as an ultra-high yield USMLE Step 1 review and an ideal course supplement. Figures and images help students visualize key concepts, and the concise, outline format allows rapid access to vital information. Critical "hardcore" facts are highlighted in the text, emphasizing the most heavily tested information for review.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	p. vi
A Note to the Reader	p. vii
Reviewers	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Hardcore Introduction to Microbiology	p. 1
Bacteria	p. 1
Viruses	p. 7
Fungi	p. 8
Pathogenicity of Microorganisms	p. 8
Infections of Neonates, Infants, and Children	p. 13
Central Nervous System	p. 13
Pulmonary	p. 15
Other Important Pediatric Viral Infections	p. 18
Gastrointestinal	p. 19
Dermatological	p. 20
Opthalmological	p. 20
Ear Infections	p. 21
Musculoskeletal	p. 21
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections in Neonates, Infants, and Children	p. 22
Infections of Pregnant Women	p. 26
Infections Associated with a Rash on the Hands and Feet	p. 29
Hardcore Review Table-Infections Associated with a Rash on the Hands and Feet	p. 30
Infections of Healthy Adults and the Elderly	p. 31
Central Nervous System	p. 31
Genitourinary System	p. 32
Musculoskeletal System	p. 33
Pulmonary System	p. 33
Dermatological System	p. 34
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of Healthy Adults and the Elderly	p. 35
Infections of the Medical Student	p. 38
Hardcore Review Table-Infections of Medical Students	p. 40
Infections of the Restaurant-Goer	p. 41
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of the Restaurant-Goer	p. 44
Infections of Hospitalized Patients	p. 47
Cardiovascular System	p. 47
Hematological System	p. 48
Pulmonary System	p. 49
Gastrointestinal System	p. 51
Genitourinary System	p. 51
Skin	p. 53
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of Hospitalized Patients	p. 54
Infections of Immunocompromised Patients	p. 56
Human Immunodeficiency Virus	p. 56
Neutropenic and HIV Patients	p. 56
Spleen-Deficient Patients	p. 60
Sickle-Cell Patients	p. 60
Cystic Fibrosis and Burn Victims	p. 61
Hardcore Review Tables-Microbiology in Immunocompromised Patients	p. 61
Infections of the Sexually Active	p. 64
Bacteria	p. 64
Viruses	p. 66
Parasites	p. 67
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of the Sexually Active	p. 68
Infections in the Chemically Dependent	p. 69
Immune System	p. 69
Pulmonary System	p. 69
Cardiovascular System	p. 70
Gastrointestinal System	p. 71
Musculoskeletal System	p. 72
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections in the Chemically Dependent	p. 72
Infections of World Travelers	p. 74
General Traveler Infections	p. 74
Gastrointestinal System	p. 76
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of World Travelers	p. 77
Infections of Outdoor Enthusiasts	p. 79
Skin	p. 79
Pulmonary System	p. 80
Nervous System	p. 81
Gastrointestinal System	p. 82
Hardcore Review Table-Infections of Outdoor Enthusiasts	p. 82
Infections Associated with Animal Contact	p. 84
Livestock	p. 85
Dogs	p. 85
Cats	p. 86
Birds	p. 86
Rabbits	p. 87
Rodents	p. 88
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections from Animal Contact	p. 88
Infections of the Underdeveloped World	p. 91
Bacteria	p. 91
Mycobacterium	p. 93
Parasites	p. 93
Viruses	p. 94
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections of the Underdeveloped World	p. 95
Infections Caused by Worms (Helminths)	p. 97
Nematodes (Roundworms)	p. 97
Platyhelminthes (Flatworms)	p. 102
Hardcore Review Tables-Infections Caused by Worms (Helminths)	p. 103
Hardcore Microbiology Concepts	p. 105
Laboratory Techniques	p. 105
Microbial and Clinical Comparison Figures	p. 106
Hardcore Microbiology Tables	p. 108
Hardcore Microbial Organisms-Plates	p. 110
Immunology: The Players	p. 115
Myeloid Lineage	p. 115
Lymphoid Lineage	p. 116
Cell Surface Markers	p. 120
Immunology: The Game	p. 121
Initial Defensive Barriers	p. 121
Natural (Innate) Immune Response	p. 121
Adaptive Immunity	p. 126
Immunology: Clinical Concepts	p. 129
Harmful Immunity	p. 129
Immunodeficiencies	p. 132
Vaccines and Vaccination	p. 135
Practice Questions and Answers	p. 137
Questions	p. 137
Answers	p. 142
Antimicrobial Pharmacology	p. 145
Antibiotics	p. 145
Antifungals	p. 147
Anti-Mycobacterials	p. 148
Antivirals	p. 149
Antiparasitics	p. 150
Index	p. 152
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