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You'll love the completely revised and updated fifth edition of this "goldstandard" of microbiology. Learn to identify the microbial agents associated with infectious disease, and understand the basic biochemical and metabolic pathways that serve as the basis for identification, and the microbes that cause disease. A comprehensive overview of microbiology offers confidence by building a solid foundation for further areas of study, including taxonomy, classification, identification, and speciation, and by explaining all major microorganisms and their role as agents in disease. Over 600 illustrations show pathogenic mechanisms, models of antibiotic resistance, life cycles of parasites, and more!What's New: Easy-to-read charts outline theory, procedures and interpretations of tests. Clinical correlation boxes provide quick, easy access to information on signs and symptoms of disease caused by microorganisms. Boxes focus on essential information, highlighting its importance. A new chapter on bacterial physiology provides the most current information. An added second color illustrates key aspects of complicated concepts.
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This valuable study tool features detailed chapter summaries, a summary of each chapter's key themes, self-quizzes containing a range of question types, and critical thinking and concept building questions.
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From HIV to influenza, the battle between infectious agents and the immune system is at the heart of disease. Knowledge of how and why parasites vary to escape recognition by the immune system is central to vaccine design, the control of epidemics, and our fundamental understanding of parasite ecology and evolution. As the first comprehensive synthesis of parasite variation at the molecular, population, and evolutionary levels, this book is essential reading for students and researchers throughout biology and biomedicine.The author uses an evolutionary perspective to meld the terms and findings of molecular biology, immunology, pathogen biology, and population dynamics. This multidisciplinary approach offers newcomers a readable introduction while giving specialists an invaluable guide to allied subjects. Every aspect of the immune response is presented in the functional context of parasite recognition and defense--an emphasis that gives structure to a tremendous amount of data and brings into sharp focus the great complexity of immunology. The problems that end each chapter set the challenge for future research, and the text includes extensive discussion of HIV, influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and many other pathogens.This is the only book that treats in an integrated way all factors affecting variation in infectious disease. It is a superb teaching tool and a rich source of ideas for new and experienced researchers. For molecular biologists, immunologists, and evolutionary biologists, this book provides new insight into infectious agents, immunity, and the evolution of infectious disease.
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The second edition of Molecular Microbiology: Diagnostic Principles and Practice presents the latest molecular diagnostic techniques to support clinical care and basic and clinical research. The authors all experienced researchers and diagnosticians have conducted a comprehensive review and evaluation of this rapidly evolving field and provide the new material in an easy-to-read summary format. Moreover, the book offers a broad range of practical advice, such as determining the appropriate type and quantity of a specimen, releasing and concentrating the targets, and eliminating inhibitors. Molecular Microbiology not only examines techniques to detect individual pathogens, but also explores the growing trend toward a systems approach for diagnosing infectious diseases, with chapters covering gastrointestinal infections, sepsis, meningitis, and encephalitis. In short, this text not only encapsulates the current state of the science, but also points to new avenues for research that will broaden the application and usefulness of molecular diagnostics. New to the Second Edition This edition offers the most current findings, practices, and technology. There are new chapters on microbial phylogeny, nucleic acid sequence analysis, and pharmacogenomics. The book also features several newly updated sections, including sections dedicated to verification and validation of molecular tests, laboratory operations, molecular typing, and new technologies for nucleic acid detection. In addition, the reader will find the latest information on quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory design to help with running a safe, efficient molecular laboratory. Key Features · Presents the latest basic scientific theory underlying molecular diagnostics · Offers tested and proven applications of molecular diagnostics for the diagnosis of infectious diseases · Illustrates and summarizes key concepts and techniques with detailed figures and tables · Advises on the latest quality control and quality assurance measures · Explores emerging technologies, including the use of molecular typing methods for real-time tracking of infectious outbreaks
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Students and faculty alike have attested to the extraordinary success rate of the Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews--the unparalleled review texts that clarify the essentials students need to know for the Boards through an easy-to-use outline format and illustration program. Now, this series has been expanded to include a complete and current review of microbiology.Designed and edited by top educators, the book helps the student tie together the visual and cognitive elements of learning for superior recognition and recall. More than 600 pictures and diagrams, carefully crafted to complement and amplify the text, are completely integrated with the text. Board-type questions, with detailed explanations of the answers, are included with each chapter. A series of illustrated case studies is also included.
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Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the phyla Bacteroidetes, Planctomycetes, Chlamydiae, Spirochetes, Fibrobacteres, Fusobacteria, Acidobacteria, Verrucomicrobia, Dictyoglomi, and Gemmatimonadetes based upon the SILVA project as well as a description of more than 153 genera in 29 families. Includes many medically important taxa.
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* The third edition is newly divided into two volumes: Vol. I, Molecular Biology and Vol. II, Pathogenesis and Control * Introduces the principles governing evolving and emerging viral infections, and illuminates the principles of host defense and virus offense * Teaches unifying concepts, addresses problems common to the propagation of every virus * Stimulates discussion, provokes questions, and shows students there are still many outstanding questions Two volume set = 9781555814434 Volume I = 9781555814793 Volume II = 9781555814809
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Medical mycology deals with those infections in humans, and animals resulting from pathogenic fungi. As a separate discipline, the concepts, methods, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal diseases of humans are specific. Incorporating the very latest information concerning this area of vital interest to research and clinical microbiologists,Fundamental Medical Mycology balances clinical and laboratory knowledge to provide clinical laboratory scientists, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows with in-depth coverage of each fungal disease and its etiologic agents from both the laboratory and clinical perspective. Richly illustrated throughout, the book includes numerous case presentations.
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Microbiology: Alternate Edition with Diseases by Body Systems retains the same hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Robert Bauman¿s Microbiology such a success, while offering a new body-systems organization for the "disease chapters" (Chapters 19-24). Filled with interesting vignettes and cutting-edge research, Bauman's text brings the wonders of microbiology alive while providing a solid, comprehensive introduction to the field. History and Scope of Microbiology, The Chemistry of Microbiology, Cell Structure and Function, Microscopy, Staining, and Classification, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Nutrition and Growth, Microbial Genetics, Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs, Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions, Infection, Disease, and Epidemiology, Natural and Non-specific Resistance, Specific Defense: The Immune Response, Immunization and Diagnostic Testing, Immune Deficiencies and Hypersensitivities, Microbial Diseases of the Skin, Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System, Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases, Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System, Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System, Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Applied and Environmental Microbiology. For all readers interested in learning Microbiology with a diseases by body systems approach.
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Streptococcal Infections: Clinical Aspects, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathogenesis offers an in-depth examination of the spectrum of hemolytic streptococcal infections and their complications. Additionally, the volume incorporates and discusses aspects of pneumococcal, entrococcal, and oral streptococcal disease. The recent resurgence of rheumatic fever, concomitant outbreaks of severe systemic group A streptococcal infections (often accompanied by toxic shock), an increasing incidence of multiple antibiotic resistance among streptococcal species, and an intensified effort to develop effective streptococcal vaccines have brought renewed attention to the continuing role of streptococci for causing significant medical and public health problems in both industrialized and developing countries. Addressing clinical and epidemiological aspects, and microbiological and other approaches of the research scientist, this volume is the first to comprehensively address these clinically important organisms in many years. The contributors are internationally recognized for their expertise, making this book invaluable for infectious disease physicians, (internists, pediatricians, and family physicians, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and basic scientists with an interest in streptococcal infections and their complications.
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