Full Description
Essentials of Microbiology is an extensive guide to all aspects of microbiology covering immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections.
The book is divided into 89 chapters across seven sections. Each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with key points, multiple choice, short and long questions. Two bacteriology sections are included, the first covering the basics of general bacteriology, and the second covering systemic bacteriology, with discussion on the classification, antigen structure, toxins and enzymes, and laboratory diagnosis of various kinds of bacteria.
The virology section covers virus structure, classification and evolution, their interaction with host organism physiology and immunity, the diseases they cause, and their use in research and therapy. The mycology section covers fungal infections, and amongst miscellaneous infections covered are microbes of the human body, hospital-acquired infections and hospital waste management.
Essentials of Microbiology is enhanced by over 200 images and illustrations and 181 tables. The final chapter on practical microbiology for MBBS students makes this book ideal for medical undergraduates.
Key Points
Comprehensive guide to microbiology
Covers immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections
208 images and illustrations, 181 tables
Contents
Section 1: General Bacteriology
Historical Development of Microbiology
Microscopy
Morphology of Bacteria
Physiology of Bacteria
Sterilization and Disinfection
Culture Media
Culture Methods
Identification of Bacteria
Bacterial Taxonomy
Bacterial Genetics
Infection
Section 2: Immunology
Immunity
Antigens
Antibodies—Immunoglobulins
Complement System
Antigen-Antibody Reactions
Structures and Functions of the Immune System
Immune Response
Immunodeficiency Diseases
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Autoimmunity
Immunology of Transplantation and Malignancy
Immunohematology
Section 3: Systemic Bacteriology
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus and Entercoccus
Pneumococcus (Diplococcus pneumoniae: Streptococcus pneumoniae)
Neisseria and Moraxella
Corynebacterium
Bacillus
Clostridium
Nonsporing Anaerobes
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Mycobacterium leprae
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Actinomycetes
Enterobacteriaceae: Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus and Other Genera
Tribe Proteeae: Proteus, Morganella and Providencia
Shigella
Enterobacteriaceae III: Salmonella
Vibrio, Aeromonas and Plesiomonas
Campylobacter and Helicobacter
Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, Burkholderia
Legionella
Yersinia, Pasteurella, Francisella
Haemophilus
Bordetella
Brucella
Spirochetes
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Miscellaneous Bacteria
Rickettsiaceae, Bartonellaceae and Coxiella
Chlamydia and Chlamydophila
Section 4: Virology
General Properties of Viruses
Virus-Host Interactions: Viral Infections
Laboratory Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Chemotherapy of Viral Diseases
Bacteriophages
Poxviruses
Herpesviruses 4
Adenoviruses
Papovaviruses
Parvoviruses
Picornaviruses
Orthomyxovirus
Paramyxoviruses
Arboviruses
Rhabdoviruses
Hepatitis Viruses
Retroviruses: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Slow Virus and Prion Diseases
Miscellaneous Viruses
Oncogenic Viruses
Section 5: Medical Mycology
General Properties, Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungi
Superficial, Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Mycoses
Systemic Mycoses
Opportunistic Mycose
Mycotoxicosis
Section 6: Miscellaneous
Normal Microbial Flora of the Human Body
Infective Syndrome
Hospital-acquired Infection
Laboratory Control of Antimicrobial Therapy
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Immunoprophylaxis
Bacteriology of Water, Milk and Air
Hospital Waste Management 5
Vehicles and Vectors
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Section 7: Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
Molecular Detection of Microorganisms
Staining Methods
Practical Microbiology for MBBS Students
Index
