Description
- UPDATED! Additional micrographs and cellular photos from author's collection help engage you.- NEW! Appendix on key human bacterial pathogens arranged by body system with text page references provides a quick reference to diseases, organisms, and their characteristics.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Basic Science1. Scope of Microbiology2. Chemistry of Life3. Cell Structure and Function4. Bacteria and Archaea5. Viruses6. Eukaryotic MicroorganismsSection 2: Tools for Study and Control of Microorganisms7. Physical and Chemical Methods of Control8. Microbiological Laboratory Techniques9. Microbiological Laboratory Safety Issues 10. Pharmacology11. Antimicrobial DrugsSection 3: Infection, Disease, and Defense12. Infection and Disease 13. The Immune Response and Lymphatic System Section 4: Effects on Specific Body Systems14. Infections of the Integumentary System, Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal System 15. Infections of the Respiratory System16. Infections of the Gastrointestinal System17. Infections of the Nervous System and Sensory Structures 18. Infections of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems 19. Infections of the Urinary System20. Infections of the Reproductive SystemSection 5: Factors Contributing to the Effects of Microorganisms on Human Health21. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases22. Human Age and Infections 23. Microorganisms in the Environment and Effects on Human Health 24. Emerging Infectious Diseases25. BiotechnologyAppendix A: Bergey's Manual of Systematic BacteriologyAppendix B: Medically Significant Microorganisms by Body SystemsAppendix C: BibliographyGlossary
