Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

by Mahon, Connie R.

• ISBN13: 9781416061656
• ISBN10: 1416061657
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-09
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Providing a solid introduction to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. A reader-friendly, "building block" approach to microbiology moves progressively from basic concepts to advanced understanding, guiding you through the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases.

-Building block approach encourages recall of previously learned information, enhancing your critical and problem solving skills.

-Case in Point feature introduces case studies at the beginning of each chapter.

-Issues to Consider encourages you to analyze and comprehend the case in point.

-Key Terms provide a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter.

-Objectives give a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material.

-Points to Remember summarize and help clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter.

-Learning assessment questions evaluate how well you have mastered the material.

-New content addresses bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and nosocomial infections.

-Significantly updated chapter includes current information on molecular biology and highlights content on multidrug resistant bacteria.

-Reorganized chapters accent the most relevant information about viruses and parasites that are also transmissible to humans.

-Case studies on the Evolve site let you apply the information that you learn to realistic scenarios encountered in the laboratory.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Clinical Microbiology

Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics

Host-Parasite Interaction

The Laboratory Role in Infection Control

Control of Microorganisms

Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Microscopic Examination of Materials from Infected Sites

Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms

Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria

Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases

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

Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli

Neisseria Species and Moraxella catarrhalis

Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli

Enterobacteriaceae

Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacter Species

Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli

Anaerobes of Clinical Importance

Spirochetes

Chlamydia and Rickettsia

Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma

Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria

Medically Significant Fungi

Diagnostic Parasitology

Clinical Virology

Agents of Bioterror

Biofilms: Architects of Disease

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

Genital Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Infections in Special Populations

Zoonotic Diseases

Ocular Infections

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