Microbiology for surgical technologists / Paul Price and Kevin B. Frey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Price, Paul, 1958-

Contributor:

Frey, Kevin B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical microbiology.

Surgical technology.

Microbiology.

Operating Room Technicians.

Medical Subjects:

Microbiology.

Operating Room Technicians.

Physical Description:

xv, 448 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Clifton Park, N.Y. : Thomson/Delmar Learning, [2003]

Summary:

Microbiology is part of the core curriculum in surgical technology. It may be presented as a separate course in a two-year program or integrated into a variety of courses in a one-year program. Typically microbiology is taught by a member of the surgical technology program. This text is a comprehensive treatment of the disease-causing organisms that may present with a surgical patient or develop post-surgery as an acquired infection. The text addresses the specific needs of the surgical technologist in maintaining aseptic technique and caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery.

Contents:

Part I Introduction to Microbiology and Microorganisms

Brief History of Microbiology 4

Introduction to the Microscope 11

Staining Methods 16

Culture Mediums 18

Chapter 2 Introduction to Cells and Cell Structure 22

Bacteria 24

Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells 26

Chapter 3 Genetics and the Classification of Organisms 36

Five-Kingdom System of Classification 39

Viral Taxonomy 39

Tests for Identifying Microbes 39

Genetics of Microorganisms 41

Chapter 4 Microbial Life and Growth 52

Requirements for Viability of Microorganisms 54

Microbial Growth 59

Chapter 5 Infectious Disease Process 66

Introduction to Pathogens 68

Epidemiology 68

Reservoirs of Pathogens 69

Methods of Transmission 71

Portals of Entry 71

Contributing Factors to Bacterial Invasion 73

Methods Pathogens Use to Damage Host Cells 74

Pathogenicity of Viruses 75

Nonspecific Host Defenses 76

Typhoid Mary 82

Chapter 6 Control of Microbial Growth and Aseptic Technique 84

Factors That Influence Microbial Growth 86

Sterilization 88

Disinfection 93

Aseptic Technique 94

Chapter 7 Human-Microbe Relationships 98

Symbiosis 99

Mutualism 100

Commensalism 100

Parasitism 101

Pathogenic Relationship 101

Nonpathogenic Relationship 101

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 102

Chapter 8 Immunology 104

Body Defenses: First Line of Defense 106

Body Defenses: Second Line of Defense (Circulatory and Chemical Defenses) 106

Body Defenses: Third Line of Defense (Immunity) 110

Antigens and Antibodies: Preliminary Information 111

Components of the Immune System and Types of Antibodies 112

Humoral Immunity 112

Hypersensitivity Reactions 113

Part II Bacteriology

Section A Identification of Specific Bacteria

Chapter 9 Staphylococcus and Aerobic Gram-Positive Cocci 120

Nosocomial Infections 122

Staphylococcus aureus 122

Staphylococcus epidermidis 127

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 128

Chapter 10 Streptococcus and Related Aerobic Gram-Positive Cocci 130

Streptococcus pneumoniae 132

Streptococcus pyogenes 134

Streptococcus agalactiae 136

Streptococcus viridans 139

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 139

Chapter 11 Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli, Coccobacilli, and Coryneform Bacilli 142

Bacillus anthracis 143

Bacillus cereus 146

Listeria Species 147

Erysipelothrix 149

Lactobacillus Species 149

Corynebacterium Species 150

Chapter 12 Neisseria and Aerobic Gram-Negative Cocci 156

Neiseria gonorrhoeae 157

Neisseria meningitidis 158

Moraxella 161

Chapter 13 Other Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli 164

Pasteurellaceae 165

Brucella 166

Bordetella 168

Gardnerella vaginalis 169

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 170

Chapter 14 Haemophilus 174

Haemophilus influenzae 176

Other Haemophilus Species 177

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 178

Chapter 15 Gram-Negative Enteric Bacilli 180

Escherichia coli 181

Klebsiella 183

Citrobacter 184

Yersinia 184

Salmonella 186

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 187

Chapter 16 Nonfermenting Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli 190

Pseudomonas 191

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 194

Chapter 17 Curved Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacilli 196

Helicobacter 197

Campylobacter 199

Chromobacterium 201

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 201

Chapter 18 Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria 204

Bacteroides 205

Fusobacterium 207

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 207

Chapter 19 Gram-Positive Anaerobic Bacteria 210

Clostridium Bacilli 211

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 216

Chapter 20 Mycobacteria 218

Characteristics of Mycobacteria 219

Nutritional Requirements 220

Growth Rate and Curve 220

Mycobacterium tuberculosis 220

Mycobacterium leprae 223

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 224

Chapter 21 Spirochetes 226

Treponema 229

Borrelia 232

Leptospira 235

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 236

Chapter 22 Rickettsia 238

Diagnosis 240

Typhus Group 240

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 243

Section B Pathogens of Body Fluids and Systems

Chapter 23 Cerebrospinal Fluid and Other Body Fluids 246

Infections of the Central Nervous System 248

Infections of Other Human Body Fluids 254

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 257

Chapter 24 Blood 260

Infections of the Blood 261

Serology 263

Universal Precautions 263

Standard Precautions 263

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 263

Chapter 25 Respiratory System 266

Anatomy of the Respiratory System 267

Indigenous Microflora of the Upper Respiratory Tract 269

Bacterial Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract 269

Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract 271

Fungal Infections 273

Pneumonia 273

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 274

Chapter 26 Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat 276

Anatomy of the Eye 278

Anatomy of the Ear 278

Anatomy of the Nose and Oral Pharynx (Throat) 280

Resident Flora of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat 280

Microbial Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat 280

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 282

Chapter 27 Urinary Tract 284

Anatomy of the Urinary Tract 285

Resident Flora 287

Microbial Diseases of the Urinary Tract 288

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 289

Chapter 28 Gastrointestinal System 292

Basic Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System 293

Resident Flora 295

Pathogens and Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 295

Parasites of the Gastrointestinal System 299

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 300

Chapter 29 Skin 302

Basic Anatomy of the Skin 303

Resident Flora 304

Bacterial Diseases of the Skin 304

Fungal Infections of the Skin 307

Viral Infections of the Skin 309

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 310

Chapter 30 Infections of Internal Tissues 312

Breast Tissue 313

Fascia and Tendons 314

Bone and Joint Infections 314

Lymph Nodes 315

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 316

Part III Virology

Chapter 31 Introduction to Viruses 320

Characteristics of Viruses 322

Infection by Viruses 322

Lysogenic and Lytic Cycles 322

Interferons 324

Bacteriophages 324

Latent Infections 325

Vaccination 325

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 325

Chapter 32 Significant Viruses 328

Herpesviruses 330

Enteroviruses 332

Respiratory Viruses 332

Hepatitis Viruses 334

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 335

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 336

Chapter 33 Emerging Viral Infections 338

Hantavirus 339

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers 340

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 341

Part IV Parasitology

Chapter 34 Parasites: Characteristics and General Information 344

Symbiotic Relationship 346

Hosts 347

Nutrition and Surviving the Environment 348

Methods of Transmitting Parasitic Diseases 348

Parasitic Reproduction 349

Parasitic Life Cycle 349

Host-Parasite Relationship 350

Immunology 350

Brief Overview of Specific Parasites 351

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 351

Chapter 35 Intestinal Protozoans 354

Ameba 355

Flagellates 356

Ciliates 359

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 359

Part V Mycology

Characteristics of Fungi 364

Opportunistic Fungi 366

Characteristics of Yeasts 368

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 370

Part VI Wound Healing

Chapter 37 Wound Healing and Microorganisms 374

Classification of Surgical Wounds 375

Types of Wound Healing 376

Complications of Wound Healing 377

Infection 378

Postoperative Wound Infection 379

Implications for the Surgical Technologist 381.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0766826996

OCLC:

51009416