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The leading microbiology text! Thoroughly revised and updated, this book provides students with a solid grasp of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of major therapy. Includes complete discussions of the major bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens. Highlighted marginal notes and clinical applications are included throughout.
v1. Overview
I. The Bacterial Cell
2. Bacterial Structures
3. Bacterial Processes
4. Bacterial Genetics
II. Biology of Viruses
5. Virus Structure
6. Virus Multiplication
7. Viral Genetics
III. Host-Parasite Interactions
8. Immune Response to Infection
9. Normal Microbial Flora
10. Host-Parasite Relationships
IV. Spread and Control of Infection
11. Sterilization and Disinfection
12. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
13. Antibacterial and Antiviral Agents
14. Antimicrobial Resistance
15. Principles of Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
V. Pathogenic Bacteria
16. Staphylococci
17. Streptococci and Enterococci
18. Corynebacterium, Listeria, and Bacillus
19. Clostridium, Peptostreptococcus, Bacteroides, and Other Anaerobes
20. Neisseria
21. Enterobacteriaceae
22. Vibrio, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter
23. Pseudomonas and Other Opportunistic Gram-negative Bacilli
24. Haemophilus and Bordetella
25. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
26. Legionella
27. Spirochetes
28. Mycobacteria
29. Actinomyces and Nocardia
30. Chlamydia
31. Rickettsia, Coxiella, Ehrlichia, and Bartonella
32. Plague and Other Bacterial Zoonotic Diseases
VI. Pathogenic Viruses
33. Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Adenovirus, and Other Respiratory Viruses
34. Mumps Virus, Measles, Rubella, and Other Childhood Exanthems
35. Poxviruses
36. Enteroviruses
37. Hepatitis Viruses
38. Herpesviruses
39. Viruses of Diarrhea
40. Anthropod-Borne and Other Zoonotic Viruses
41. Rabies
42. Retroviruses, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
43. Papovaviruses
44. Persistent Viral Infections of the Central Nervous System
VII. Pathogenic Fungi
45. Characteristics of Fungi
46. Pathogenesis, Immunity, and Chemotherapy of Fungal Infections
47. Dermatophytes, Sporothrix, and Other Superficial and Subcutaneous Fungi
48. Candida, Aspergillus, and Other Opportunistic Fungi
49. Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Coccidioides, and Other Systemic Fungal Pathogens
50. Pneumocystis carnii
VIII. Introduction to Pathogenic Parasites
51. Pathogenesis and Chemotherapy of Parasitic Diseases
52. Sporozoa
53. Rhizopods
54. Flagellates
55. Intestinal Nematodes
56. Tissue Nematodes
57. Cestodes
58. Trematodes
IX. Local and Systemic Infections
59. Skin and Wound Infections
60. Bone and Joint Infections
61. Eye, Ear, and Sinus Infections
62. Dental and Periodontal Infections
63. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Stomatitis
64. Middle and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
65. Enteric Infections and Food Poisoning
66. Urinary Tract Infections
67. Central Nervous System Infections
68. Intravascular Infections, Bacteremia, and Endotoxemia
69. Infections of the Fetus and Newborn
70. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
71. Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient
72. Nosocomial Infections and Hospital Infection Control
"The first 58 chapters summarize the epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention (if indicated) of the major bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic disease entities. The remaining 14 chapters cover infectious diseases. I like the way important points are emphasized in red script at the edges of each page. The book is very user-friendly with its icons of organism, disease, and clinical aspects. The book may be less detailed in the arena of infectious diseases."
"This is a very useful resource for students of basic medical science to use to help in synthesizing material with clinical information. The basic knowledge of bacteria, viruses, etc., should stimulate the intellectual curiosity of students to apply their knowledge in the clinical arena. The updated edition is certainly justified."
“A superb introductory text for medical students ... a strong job of laying out the fundamental mechanisms of bacterial infection and host response. The vast array of prokaryotic and eukaryotic infecting organisms can be baffling to the novice practitioner, and this text serves as a good foundation on which to build more specialized insight. ”
“I highly recommend this text to anyone with an interest in bacteriology, virology, or infectious diseases, whether you’re a student or just someone with an interest in learning more about these subjects.”
- online reviews of the Third Edition
THE ACCLAIMED MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY TEXTBOOK – Clinically Oriented, Succinct, and Current
This authoritative and classic text—completely revised for its Fourth Edition—is a dynamic, student-friendly introduction to the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or in the causation of disease. Through a unique and stimulating approach, this book helps you understand the significance of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and basis of therapy for infectious diseases.
*Links microbiology and human disease states in a clearly written style that emphasizes pathogenesis
*Presents relevant information for the medically important bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens in a consistent format
*Describes the characteristics of virulence factors of the major microorganisms and their associations with disease
*Offers clear explanations of host-parasite relationships, dynamics of infection, and host response
*Infectious syndrome chapters review the relevant etiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic information for all classes of microorganisms
*New Clinical Capsules state the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
*Marginal notes highlighting key points of each paragraph facilitate review
*More than 250 clear, descriptive illustrations
