Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy
by Robert W. Bauman
6th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134832302 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135203927 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 936 |
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, 6th Edition, is a textbook designed to highlight the relevance of microbiology, particularly within health care settings. The volume connects foundational scientific principles to clinical contexts to demonstrate the practical importance of microbial science.
Broad areas of coverage encompass cell structure, microbial genetics, and metabolic processes, alongside infection and epidemiology. The text also examines host immunity and immune disorders, as well as environmental disciplines including industrial microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbiomes.
Disease coverage is structured taxonomically by pathogen type, assisting students in identifying common traits across different microbial groups. The edition also incorporates recent scientific research, illustrating how understanding within the field continues to expand.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: A Brief History of Microbiology
Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Microbiology
Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Chapter 5: Microbial Metabolism
Chapter 6: Microbial Nutrition and Growth
Chapter 7: Microbial Genetics
Chapter 8: Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter 9: Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment
Chapter 10: Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter 11: Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes
Chapter 12: Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes
Chapter 13: Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
Chapter 14: Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology
Chapter 15: Innate Immunity
Chapter 16: Specific Defense: Adaptive Immunity
Chapter 17: Immunization and Immune Testing
Chapter 18: Hypersensitivities, Autoimmune Diseases, and Immune Deficiencies
Chapter 19: Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria
Chapter 20: Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli
Chapter 21: Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios
Chapter 22: Pathogenic Fungi
Chapter 23: Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors
Chapter 24: Pathogenic DNA Viruses
Chapter 25: Pathogenic RNA Viruses
Chapter 26: Applied and Industrial Microbiology
Chapter 27: Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes
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