Easily understood by students without any chemistry or biology background, Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 2nd 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. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Preface - p. v 6. Acknowledgments - p. vi 7. Reviewers - p. vii 8. 1. Basic Science - p. viii 9. 1. Scope of microbiology - p. viii 10. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 15 11. 3. Cell structure and function - p. 36 12. 4. Bacteria and archaea - p. 72 13. 5. Viruses - p. 92 14. 6. Eukaryotic microorganisms - p. 112 15. 2. Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms - p. 133 16. 7. Physical and chemical methods of control - p. 133 17. 8. Microbiological laboratory techniques - p. 151 18. 9. Microbiological laboratory safety issues - p. 167 19. 10. Pharmacology - p. 182 20. 11. Antimicrobial drugs - p. 196 21. 3. Infection, Disease, and Defense - p. 214 22. 12. Infection and disease - p. 214 23. 13. The immune response and lymphatic system - p. 231 24. 4. Effects on Specific Body Systems - p. 260 25. 14. Infections of the integumentary system, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal system - p. 260 26. 15. Infections of the respiratory system - p. 276 27. 16. Infections of the gastrointestinal system - p. 296 28. 17. Infections of the nervous system and sensory structures - p. 315 29. 18. Infections of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems - p. 332 30. 19. Infections of the urinary system - p. 350 31. 20. Infections of the reproductive system - p. 359 32. 5. Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health - p. 369 33. 21. Sexually transmitted infections/diseases - p. 369 34. 22. Human age and microorganisms - p. 382 35. 23. Microorganisms in the environment and effects on human health - p. 393 36. 24. Emerging infectious diseases - p. 416 37. 25. Biotechnology - p. 426 38. Bergey’s manual of systematic bacteriology - p. 443 39. Medically significant microorganisms by body system - p. 444 40. Bibliography and Internet Resources - p. 445 41. Glossary - p. 446 42. Index - p. 447
Easily understood by students without any chemistry or biology background, Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 2nd 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. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Preface - p. v 6. Acknowledgments - p. vi 7. Reviewers - p. vii 8. 1. Basic Science - p. viii 9. 1. Scope of microbiology - p. viii 10. 2. Chemistry of life - p. 15 11. 3. Cell structure and function - p. 36 12. 4. Bacteria and archaea - p. 72 13. 5. Viruses - p. 92 14. 6. Eukaryotic microorganisms - p. 112 15. 2. Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms - p. 133 16. 7. Physical and chemical methods of control - p. 133 17. 8. Microbiological laboratory techniques - p. 151 18. 9. Microbiological laboratory safety issues - p. 167 19. 10. Pharmacology - p. 182 20. 11. Antimicrobial drugs - p. 196 21. 3. Infection, Disease, and Defense - p. 214 22. 12. Infection and disease - p. 214 23. 13. The immune response and lymphatic system - p. 231 24. 4. Effects on Specific Body Systems - p. 260 25. 14. Infections of the integumentary system, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal system - p. 260 26. 15. Infections of the respiratory system - p. 276 27. 16. Infections of the gastrointestinal system - p. 296 28. 17. Infections of the nervous system and sensory structures - p. 315 29. 18. Infections of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems - p. 332 30. 19. Infections of the urinary system - p. 350 31. 20. Infections of the reproductive system - p. 359 32. 5. Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health - p. 369 33. 21. Sexually transmitted infections/diseases - p. 369 34. 22. Human age and microorganisms - p. 382 35. 23. Microorganisms in the environment and effects on human health - p. 393 36. 24. Emerging infectious diseases - p. 416 37. 25. Biotechnology - p. 426 38. Bergey’s manual of systematic bacteriology - p. 443 39. Medically significant microorganisms by body system - p. 444 40. Bibliography and Internet Resources - p. 445 41. Glossary - p. 446 42. Index - p. 447
