Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-397-51215-7 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the author's widely used and highly respected "Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology", this is an introductory book specifically designed for use in shorter diagnostic microbiology courses. This micro text specifically covers the areas addressed in the laboratory including basic information on collection techniques, examining and identifying specimens, and quality assurance and lab safety. This hands-on reference is ideal for the lab - packaged identification systems and other tools are explained - and as an exam review.
Based on the author's widely used and highly respected "Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology", this is an introductory book specifically designed for use in shorter diagnostic microbiology courses. This micro text specifically covers the areas addressed in the laboratory including basic information on collection techniques, examining and identifying specimens, and quality assurance and lab safety. This hands-on reference is ideal for the lab - packaged identification systems and other tools are explained - and as an exam review.
Based on the author's widely used and highly respected "Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology", this is an introductory book specifically designed for use in shorter diagnostic microbiology courses. This micro text specifically covers the areas addressed in the laboratory including basic information on collection techniques, examining and identifying specimens, and quality assurance and lab safety. This hands-on reference is ideal for the lab - packaged identification systems and other tools are explained - and as an exam review.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Illustrations
576 illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
1140 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-397-51215-7 (9780397512157)
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Persons
Author
University of Indiana School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Chicago College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA
College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Content
1. Introduction to Microbiology 2. The Enterobacteriaceae 3. The Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Bacilli 4. Curved Gram-Negative Bacilli and Oxidase-Positive Fermenters: Campylobacters and Vibrionaceae 5. Haemophilus 6. Miscellaneous Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli (Including Legionella) 7. Neisseria and Morzxella Catarrhalis 8. The Gram-Positive Cocci: Staphylococci and Related Organisms 9. The Gram-Positive Cocci: Streptococci and Streptococcus-like Bacteria 10. The Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli 11. The Anaerobic Bacteria 12. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing 13. Mycobacteria 14. Mycology 15. Parasitology 16. Virology.