Microbiology
A Human Perspective
3rd Edition
Book
Mixed media product
978-0-07-244808-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written in a clear, student-friendly style, this book is ideal for a one-semester, non-majors or combined course. This new edition continues to emphasis the connection between microbiology and human health. With its extensive coverage of human pathogens (organised by organ system affected), it is well suited for students pursuing careers in allied health, nursing, and related fields. The third edition has been reorganised and rewritten for better clarity and readability.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
2260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-244808-5 (9780072448085)
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Content
I Life and Death of Microorganisms. 1. Humans and the Microbial World. 2. The Molecules of Life. 3. Microscopy and Cell Structure. 4. Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth. 5. Control of Microbial Growth. 6.Metabolism: Fuelling Cell Growth. 7. The Blueprint of Life: From DNA to Protein. 8. Bacterial Genetics. 9. Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA. II The Microbial World. 10. Classification and Identification of Prokaryotes. 11. The Diversity of Prokaryotic Microorganisms. 12. The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World. 13. Viruses of Bacteria. 14. Viruses of Animals and Plants. III Microorganisms and Humans. 15. Nonspecific ImmUnity. 16. Specific ImmUnity. 17. Applications of Immune Responses. 18. Immunologic Disorders. 19. Host-Microbe Interactions. 20. Epidemiology. 21. Antimicrobial Medications. IV Infectious Diseases. 22. Skin Infections. 23. Respiratory System Infections. 24. Alimentary System Infections. 25. Genitourinary Infections. 26. Nervous System Infections. 27. Wound Infections. 28. Blood and Lymphatic Infections. 29. HIV Disease and Complications of Immunodeficiency. V Applied Microbiology. 30. Environmental Microbiology. 31. Water and Waste Treatment. 32. Food Microbiology.