
Outbreak
Cases in the Real-World Microbiology
Rodney P. Anderson(Author)
American Society for Microbiology (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-55581-366-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Integrates headline-making disease outbreaks into microbiology coursework to provide critical content to college-age students. Presents case studies covering a wide variety of subject areas, including general, medical, environmental, and industrial microbiology. Integrates current outbreaks that are featured in news headlines into the classroom for added relevance. Features a discovery-oriented answer key that directs students to appropriate reference material rather than providing complete answers to the study questions. Introduces students to the relevance of diverse social, economic, political, and religious issues that exist in various parts of the world. Provides case studies of varying levels of difficulty. Presents complete information about each disease and microbe covered.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1061 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55581-366-6 (9781555813666)
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Content
Table of Contents
Contents
I. Outbreaks and Cases Emphasizing Concepts in Basic Microbiology
II. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
III. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
IV. Outbreaks of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
V. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Skin, Eyes, and Deep Tissue
VI. Outbreaks of Multisystem Zoonoses and Vector-Borne Diseases
VII. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Central Nervous System
VIII. Outbreaks and Cases Requiring Application of Environmental and Industrial Microbiology Concepts
IX. Bioterrorism Outbreaks
Contents
I. Outbreaks and Cases Emphasizing Concepts in Basic Microbiology
II. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Respiratory Tract
III. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
IV. Outbreaks of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
V. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Skin, Eyes, and Deep Tissue
VI. Outbreaks of Multisystem Zoonoses and Vector-Borne Diseases
VII. Outbreaks of Diseases of the Central Nervous System
VIII. Outbreaks and Cases Requiring Application of Environmental and Industrial Microbiology Concepts
IX. Bioterrorism Outbreaks