Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease — critical knowledge for today’s healthcare professional. This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Inside front cover - p. iii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Preface - p. iv 8. Acknowledgments - p. vi 9. Contents - p. vi 10. SECTION I: Basic Science - p. P1 11. 1. Scope of microbiology - p. P1 12. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 15 13. 3. Cell structure and function - p. 36 14. 4. Bacteria and archaea - p. 76 15. 5. Viruses - p. 95 16. 6. Eukaryotic microorganisms - p. 115 17. SECTION II: Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms - p. P2 18. 7. Physical and chemical methods of control - p. P2 19. 8. Microbiological laboratory techniques - p. 152 20. 9. Microbiological laboratory safety issues - p. 168 21. 10. Pharmacology - p. 183 22. 11. Antimicrobial drugs - p. 197 23. SECTION III: Infection, Disease, and Defense - p. P3 24. 12. Infection and disease - p. P3 25. 13. The immune response and lymphatic system - p. 231 26. SECTION IV: Effects on Specific Body Systems - p. P4 27. 14. Infections of the integumentary system, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal system - p. 259 28. 15. Infections of the respiratory system - p. 274 29. 16. Infections of the gastrointestinal system - p. 293 30. 17. Infections of the nervous system and sensory structures - p. 313 31. 18. Infections of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems - p. 331 32. 19. Infections of the urinary system - p. 350 33. 20. Infections of the reproductive system - p. 359 34. SECTION V: Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health - p. P5 35. 21. Sexually transmitted infections and diseases - p. P5 36. 22. Human age and microorganisms - p. 380 37. 23. Microorganisms in the environment and effects on human health - p. 391 38. 24. Emerging infectious diseases - p. 415 39. 25. Biotechnology - p. 425 40. Appendix A. Bergey’s manual of systematic bacteriology - p. 442 41. Appendix B. Medically significant microorganisms by body system - p. 444 42. Appendix C. Bibliography and Internet resources - p. 455 43. Glossary - p. 457 44. Index - p. 470
Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease — critical knowledge for today’s healthcare professional. This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Inside front cover - p. iii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Preface - p. iv 8. Acknowledgments - p. vi 9. Contents - p. vi 10. SECTION I: Basic Science - p. P1 11. 1. Scope of microbiology - p. P1 12. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 15 13. 3. Cell structure and function - p. 36 14. 4. Bacteria and archaea - p. 76 15. 5. Viruses - p. 95 16. 6. Eukaryotic microorganisms - p. 115 17. SECTION II: Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms - p. P2 18. 7. Physical and chemical methods of control - p. P2 19. 8. Microbiological laboratory techniques - p. 152 20. 9. Microbiological laboratory safety issues - p. 168 21. 10. Pharmacology - p. 183 22. 11. Antimicrobial drugs - p. 197 23. SECTION III: Infection, Disease, and Defense - p. P3 24. 12. Infection and disease - p. P3 25. 13. The immune response and lymphatic system - p. 231 26. SECTION IV: Effects on Specific Body Systems - p. P4 27. 14. Infections of the integumentary system, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal system - p. 259 28. 15. Infections of the respiratory system - p. 274 29. 16. Infections of the gastrointestinal system - p. 293 30. 17. Infections of the nervous system and sensory structures - p. 313 31. 18. Infections of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems - p. 331 32. 19. Infections of the urinary system - p. 350 33. 20. Infections of the reproductive system - p. 359 34. SECTION V: Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health - p. P5 35. 21. Sexually transmitted infections and diseases - p. P5 36. 22. Human age and microorganisms - p. 380 37. 23. Microorganisms in the environment and effects on human health - p. 391 38. 24. Emerging infectious diseases - p. 415 39. 25. Biotechnology - p. 425 40. Appendix A. Bergey’s manual of systematic bacteriology - p. 442 41. Appendix B. Medically significant microorganisms by body system - p. 444 42. Appendix C. Bibliography and Internet resources - p. 455 43. Glossary - p. 457 44. Index - p. 470
