Microbiology and Infection
Timothy J.J. Inglis(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published in May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-443-05034-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a concise text of clinically-orientated microbiology and infection. Each chapter deals with appropriate self-assessment material, including case histories, specially designed to be of maximum benefit to the student during the self-directed learning and exam preparation. Only the core of the subject is covered in a concise way, ideal for both learning afresh and examination review. Diagrams are designed to be simple and memorable so that the student is able to reproduce them in examinations.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
7 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
695 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05034-3 (9780443050343)
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Content
SECTION a INTRODUCTION to MICROBIOLOGY and INFECTION: Biology of Microorganisms. Pathogenesis of Infection. Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. SECTION B INFECTION in CLINICAL PRACTICE: Infections of the Skin and Soft Tissues. Infections of the Respiratory Tract. Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Related Organs. Urinary Tract Infections. Infections of the Genital Tract. Infections of the Central Nervous System. Infections of the Eye and Surrounding Structures. Bone and Joint Infections. Congenital and Neonatal Infections. Infections in Older Children. Infections in Hospital Patients. Infections in Immunocompromised Patients. Infections in International Travellers. Orphan Infections. SECTION C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bacteriology. Virology. Parasitology. Mycology. Entomology. Laboratory Methods. Antimicrobial Agents.