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The daily headlines continue to reflect and emphasize the necessity for expertise in the field of infection. "E. coli contaminated meat", "West Nile Virus spreads", "White Powder discovered", "Bacteria specific viral lysins may hold key to new class of antibiotics", "Hope for new AIDS vaccine trial" are just a few examples. New chapters are devoted to the rapidly emerging technologies that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of infection, the horrifying but real threat of biowarfare, and the role of the entire medical team, not just the ID doc. in combating infections. Content has been revised and updated to reflect current knowledge and understanding of infectious disease processes. The emphasis on the sound foundation of how to explore and discover new information is retained.Common infectious diseases are emphasizedTreatment options are clearly detailed, including advantages and disadvantages of various regimensUseful background information is presented for every infection such as origin of the name, mode of transmission, typical hosts, geographic location, seasonal patterns, and associated clinical syndromesThe three new chapters are the obligatory and timely bioterrorism, radiologic imaging, and surgical implications of infection
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From Hippocrates to Lillian Wald the stories of scientists whose work changed the way we think about and treat infection. This book describes the genesis of the germ theory of disease by a dozen seminal thinkers such as Jenner, Lister, and Ehrlich; and presents the inside stories of these pioneers struggles to have their work accepted, which can inform strategies for tackling current crises in infectious diseases and motivate and support todays scientists. Relevant to anyone interested in microbiology, infectious disease, or how medical discoveries shape our modern understanding
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In recent years, the world has witnessed dramatic outbreaks of such dangerous viruses such as HIV, Hanta, swine flu, SARS, and Lassa fever. In this Very Short Introduction, eminent biologist and popular science writer Dorothy Crawford offers a fascinating portrait of these infinitesimally small but often highly dangerous creatures. Crawford first relates how viruses were discovered and she unravels the intricate structures of tiny parasites that are by far the most abundant life forms on the planet. Analyzing the threat of viral infections, Crawford recounts stories of renowned killer viruses such as Ebola and rabies as well as the less known bat-borne Nipah and Hendra viruses. She identifies wild animals as the source of the most recent pandemics, detailing the reasons behind the present increase in potentially fatal infections, and evaluating the evidence that suggests that long term viruses can eventually lead to cancer. Finally, Crawford looks to the future to ask whether we can ever live in harmony with viruses, and considers ways to prevent the emergence of new and devastating viruses.
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Comparative Plant Virology provides a complete overview of our current knowledge of plant viruses including background information on plant viruses and up-to-date aspects of virus biology and control. It deals mainly with concepts rather than detail. The focus will be on plant viruses but due to the changing environment of how virology is taught, comparisons will be drawn with viruses of other kingdomes, animals, fungi and bacteria. It has been written for students of plant virology, plant pathology, virology and microbiology who have no previous knowledge of plant viruses or of virology in general. * Boxes highlight important information such as virus definition and taxonomy.* Includes profiles of 32 plant viruses that feature extensively in the text* Companion website providng image bank* Full colour throughout
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The molecular evolution of viruses is fascinating and quite controversial, relevant to the evolution of living organisms, a determinant in pathogenesis by viruses, and amenable to detailed study in various laboratories around the globe. Evolution is the product of variation and selection. Genetic recombination is a major source of variation for evolutionary selection. Full understanding of virus evolution requires knowledge of the inventory of existing viruses, their distribution in biological space and time and their interactions with other viruses and living organisms. The basic focus of this volume will be to trace the evolution (or accumulation) of biological identity systems from molecules to microbes, through animals to primate and human social structure. Overall, the volume will be organized so that it will trace the evolution of group identification systems from simple unicellular life forms, through the âtree of lifeâ all the way to complex hominid social structures. Such an evolutionary tracing has not been previously published, thus the book will develop and present a unique organization of information. The focus of this book will also be to understand the mechanisms that allow group (social) identification and communication systems to function. Sensory identification systems, especially receptors, will be emphasized. In unicellular and early multicellular organisms, addiction modules (toxins and antitoxins, often from genetic parasites) are most commonly used as biological group identification systems. Later in evolution, odor receptors, in particular, provide a clear evolutionary trail that can be followed from microbes to humans. Photo and visual receptors are also considered along with the neurological systems that process receptor information. Visual and audio based social imprinting will also be presented. In addition, the book will seek to understand the underlying evolutionary forces that drive the creation of group identification systems. In particular, âaddictionâ based molecular strategies will be examined. A unique element of this book will be to evaluate the role of genetic parasites in the origination of such addiction modules. The recent explosion of genomic databases and information will be called on heavily as evidence for this part of the book.
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Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators provides a comprehensive guide to temperate freshwater algae, with additional information on key species in relation to environmental characteristics and implications for aquatic management. The book uniquely combines practical material on techniques and water quality management with basic algal taxonomy and the role of algae as bioindicators. Freshwater Algae: Identification and Use as Bioindicators is divided into two parts. Part I describes techniques for the sampling, measuring and observation of algae and then looks at the role of algae as bioindicators and the implications for aquatic management. Part II provides the identification of major genera and 250 important species. Well illustrated with numerous original illustrations and photographs, this reference work is essential reading for all practitioners and researchers concerned with assessing and managing the aquatic environment.
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This study guide has been designed to accompany the "Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology". Now in its fourth edition, this text presents aspects of current clinical microbiology, from mycoplasma and ureaplasma to the procedures involved in AIDS testing.
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Memorize essential microbiology knowledge easily thanks to these 324 full-color flash cards. They offer today's most effective assistance in mastering the microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease information you need to know. Each card summarizes an organism's special features, the diseases it can cause, and the available treatment options. Full-color illustrations depict microbial organisms and the clinical appearances of their related diseases. Case studies mirror the USMLE's emphasis on clinical applications. With their clinical focus and exquisite illustrations, these Flash Cards are a perfect review tool for course exams, as well as for the USMLE Step 1!Reviews each microbial organism's special features, the diseases it can cause, and the available treatment options.Emphasizes the clinical relevance of microbiology, and provides sample case studies on most cards.Presents USMLE-style study questions for extra exam preparation assistance.Offers outstanding full-color artwork and authoritative content derived from the 6th Edition of the best-selling Medical Microbiology text by Murray, Pfaller, and Rosenthal.Includes Student Consult online access to an interactive version of the flash cards!Interactive Online Flash Cards on Student Consult!These flash cards were developed by 3rd year medical students and their professor as a study aid for the USMLE Step 1 exam. In this interactive version, each card highlights the most important topics in microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases in an easy-to-review manner with a single topic on each interactive card. The different cards are formatted in the index as Microbe Cards, Concept Cards & Disease Cards.Microbe Cards provide pictures and data necessary to recognize, understand, diagnose and treat each of the microbial infections. The most important bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites have their own cards, but they might share their cards with less important microbes that are similar or in the same family. Most cards have:Full color pictures to trigger your memory or for fast identificationEssential Facts to provide "need to know" characteristics of the microbe and likely topics for examsTrigger Words to provide the word associations that provide immediate association with the microbe on an exam or in the clinicCase Studies to provide familiarity with how the microbe will present in a patient or be presented in the case scenarios on the USMLEThe Study Break provides an interesting sidelight about the microbe to take your mind off the detail and give you something to tell friends to make you sound as intelligent as you areThe Details are presented in outline format and include structure, lab ID, virulence factors, diseases, epidemiology, and treatmentQuick ID icons on bacteria cards easily identify gram-positive and -negative bacilli, cocci, and diplococciConcept Cards provide important concepts and details in easy-to-grasp charts, tables, and summaries are grouped into cards for immunology, antimicrobials, basic concepts, and laboratory identification.Disease Cards provide lists, tables, and charts that group the relevant microbes with their diseases, the disease signs, and other facts to provide an infectious disease overview to the material.
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This atlas is a full-color, spiralbound manual of Gram-stained direct smears for medical technologist and medical laboratory technician students and practitioners, microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease specialists, and anyone who interprets Gram-stained specimens. Featuring over 250 clear photomicrographs taken from actual patient specimens, the manual presents a simple, easy-to-use format; brief legends accompany each image. Three introductory chapters cover Gram-stain procedures, quality control, evaluation, and more. An invaluable reference and educational tool, this manual is effective both as a standalone text and as an accompaniment to Marler, Siders and Allen's Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1998).
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This text presents current information about communicable and chronic diseases and their histories from a nonclinical point of view. Including an overview of the principles of disease occurrence and of the body's defenses, this text provides details and stimulating information regarding the body's vulnerability to disease.
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