Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

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.

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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