Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

by Mahon, Connie R.

• ISBN13: 9781416025818
• ISBN10: 1416025812
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-20
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SAUNDERS PUBLISHING

Summary

Completely updated and in full color, this 3rd edition covers all the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. A logical building-block approach supplies what students need to know in an easy-to-use, memorable format. Material is presented in a progressive manner, from basic principles and concepts to systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases, promoting greater understanding and the development of problem-solving skills. Part I of the text explains basic principles and concepts, setting up a firm foundation in microbiology. Building on these basics, Part II highlights methods for the identification of significant isolates. Part III uses an organ system approach to discuss the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases with a focus on the most medically significant and commonly encountered diseases. More than 800 full-color illustrations. Hands-on procedures describe laboratory techniques. A case study begins each chapter with a related, real-life situation. All chapters make learning easier with features such as outlines, objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, points to remember, and learning assessment questions. Five new chapters: The Laboratory Role in Infection Control Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases Agents of Bioterror Biofilms: Architects of Disease Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing chapter has been expanded to include emerging microbial resistance and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and applications. Issues to Consider encourages critical thinking and analysis of featured case studies. Glossary of terms serves as a quick reference. New co-editor, Don Lehman, brings years of educational experience.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Clinical Microbiology

Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics

Host-Pathogen Interaction

The Laboratory Role in Infection ControlNEW!

Control of Microorganisms

Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials

Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms

Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative BacteriaNEW!

Immunodiagnosis of Infectious DiseasesNEW!

Applications of Molecular Diagnostics

Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action and Resistance

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Laboratory Identification of Significant Isolates

Staphylococci

Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci

Corynebacterium and Other Nonspore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods

Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli

Neisseria Species and Moraxella Catarrhalis

Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli

Enterobacteriacae

Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacer Species

Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli

Anaerobes of Clinical Importance

The Spirochetes

Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Medically Significant Fungi

Diagnostic Parasitology

Clinical Virology

Agents of BioterrorNEW!

Biofilms: Architects of DiseaseNEW!

Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: an Organ System Approach to Diagnostic Microbiology

Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning

Infections of the Central Nervous System

Bacteremia and Sepsis

Urinary Tract Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Infections in Special Patient Populations

Zoonotic and Rickettsial Diseases

Ocular Infections

Appendix

Selected Bacteriologic Culture Media

Selected Mycology Media, Fluids, and Stains

Answers to Learning Assessment Questions

Glossary

Index

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