Microbiology: A Human Perspective w/ARIS

by Nester, Eugene W.; Anderson, Denise G.; Roberts, C. Evans; Nester, Martha T.

• ISBN13: 9780073305363
• ISBN10: 0073305367
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-11-13
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this authoritative text carefully explains the fundamentals of microbiology, providing a general overview of the principles followed by more detailed explanations. With its clear and concise writing style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers modern coverage on such topics as genomics, biofilms, and quorum sensing. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases.

Table of Contents

Life and Death of Microorganisms

Humans and the Microbial World

The Molecules of Life

Microscopy and Cell Structure

Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth

Control of Microbial Growth

Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth

The Blueprint of Life, from DNA to Protein

Bacterial Genetics

Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA

The Microbial World

Identification and Classification of Prokaryotes

The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms

The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World

Viruses of Bacteria

Viruses, Prions, and Viroids: Infectious Agents of Animal and Plants

Microorganisms and Humans

The Innate Immune Response

The Adaptive Immune Response

Applications of Immune Responses

Immunologic Disorders

Host-Microbe Interactions

Epidemiology

Antimicrobial Medications

Infectious Diseases

Skin Infections

Wound Infections

Respiratory System Infections

Digestive System Infections

Genitourinary Infections

Nervous Systems Infections

Blood and Lymphatic Infections

HIV Disease and Complications of Immunodeficiency

Applied Microbiology

Microbial Ecology

Environmental Microbiology: Treatment of Water, Wastes, and Polluted Habitats

Food Microbiology

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