Foundations in Microbiology
McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions) (Publisher)
Published on 1. November 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
420 pages
978-0-07-115580-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Using a taxonomic approach for the study of human disease, this text covers topics such as virus micrographs, viruses involved in diseases such as mad cow, martian microbes, human genome project and overuse of germicides. It is suitable for students without an extensive science background.
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Series
Edition
International 2 Revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
colour and b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
2300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-115580-9 (9780071155809)
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Content
Part 1: The main theme of microbiology; from atoms to cells - a chemical connection; tools of the laboratory - methods for studying micro-organisms; procaryotic profiles - the bacteria; eucaryotic cells and microorganisms; an introduction to the viruses; elements of microbial nutrition, ecology and growth; microbial metabolism - the chemical crossroads of life; microbial genetics; genetic engineering - a revolution in molecular biology; physical and chemical control of microbes; drugs, microbes, host - the elements of chemotherapy; microbe-human interactions - infection and disease; the nature of host defences; the acquisition of specific immunity and its applications; immunization and immune assays; disorders in immunity. Part 2 Introduction to medical bacteriology: the cocci of medical importance; the gram-positive bacilli of medical importance; the gram-negative of bacilli of medical importance; miscellaneous bacterial agents of disease; fungal diseases; the parasitic diseases of humans; introduction to viral diseases and DNA viruses; RNA virus diseases; environmental and applied microbiology.