Microbiology for the health sciences / Gwendolyn R. W. Burton, Paul G. Engelkirk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burton, Gwendolyn R. W. (Gwendolyn R. Wilson)

Contributor:

Engelkirk, Paul G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microbiology.

Medical microbiology.

Allied health personnel.

Allied Health Personnel.

Communicable Diseases.

Medical Subjects:

Microbiology.

Allied Health Personnel.

Communicable Diseases.

Physical Description:

xvi, 561 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portrait ; 23 cm

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2004]

Summary:

Microbiology for the Health Sciences is the market's leading textbook for microbiology for allied health students. It is the ideal source for health professions and nursing students who need to learn the basic microbiological concepts involved in the care of patients and protection against infectious diseases. The Seventh Edition is fully updated with the latest research, techniques, and philosophies of microbiology in the health sciences today. There are free online instructor and student resources on the book's companion Website. For more information, visit http: //connection.LWW.com/go/burton7e.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Microbiology: The Science 1

Why Study Microbiology? 4

Careers in Microbiology 9

First Microorganisms on Earth 13

Earliest Known Infectious Diseases 13

Pioneers in the Science of Microbiology 14

Chapter 2 Microscopy 25

Using the Metric System to Express the Sizes of Microorganisms 25

Microscopes 27

Section II Introduction to Microorganisms

Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Taxonomy 41

Eucaryotic Cell Structure 44

Procaryotic Cell Structure 49

Recap of Structural Differences Between Procaryotic and Eucaryotic Cells 59

Reproduction of Organisms and Their Cells 59

Taxonomy 62

Determining Relatedness Among Organisms 66

Chapter 4 Diversity of Microorganisms Part 1: Acellular and Procaryotic Microbes 71

Categories of Microorganisms 71

Acellular Infectious Agents 72

The Domain Bacteria 85

The Domain Archaea 102

Chapter 5 Diversity of Microorganisms Part 2. Eucaryotic Microbes 108

Algae 109

Protozoa 114

Fungi 118

Lichens 128

Slime Molds 128

Section III Chemical and Genetic Aspects of Microorganisms

Chapter 6 Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Life 134

Organic Chemistry 136

Biochemistry 138

Chapter 7 Microbial Physiology and Genetics 165

Microbial Physiology 165

Metabolic Enzymes 168

Metabolism 171

Bacterial Genetics 180

Genetic Engineering 188

Chapter 8 Controlling Microbial Growth in Vitro 194

Factors that Affect Microbial Growth 195

Encouraging the Growth of Microorganisms in Vitro 200

Inhibiting the Growth of Microorganisms in Vitro 210

Chapter 9 Using Antimicrobial Agents to Control Microbial Growth in Vivo 226

Ideal Qualities of an Antimicrobial Agent 230

How Antimicrobial Agents Work 230

Antibacterial Agents 230

Antifungal Agents 234

Antiprotozoal Agents 234

Antiviral Agents 236

Drug Resistance 237

What Physicians and Patients can do to Help in the War Against Drug Resistance 240

Empirical Therapy 241

Undesirable Effects of Antimicrobial Agents 243

Section V Environmental Microbiology

Chapter 10 Microbial Ecology 249

Symbiotic Relationships Involving Microorganisms 250

Indigenous Microflora of Humans 253

Beneficial and Harmful Roles of Indigenous Microflora 259

Microbial Communities 261

Agricultural Microbiology 262

Biotechnology 265

Bioremediation 267

Chapter 11 Epidemiology and Public Health 271

Epidemiology 271

Interactions Among Pathogens, Hosts, and the Environment 280

Chain of Infection 281

Reservoirs of Infection 282

Modes of Transmission 290

Public Health Agencies 294

Bioterrorist and Biological Warfare Agents 297

Water Supplies and Sewage Disposal 300

Section VI Microbiology in Healthcare Facilities

Chapter 12 Healthcare Epidemiology: Nosocomial Infections and Infection Control 308

Nosocomial Infections 310

Infection Control 318

Chapter 13 Diagnosing Infectious Diseases 342

Clinical Specimens 343

The Pathology Department ("the Lab") 353

The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory 355

Section VII Pathogenicity and Host Defense Mechanisms

Chapter 14 Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases 360

Localized Versus Systemic Infections 363

Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Diseases 363

Symptoms of a Disease Versus Signs of a Disease 364

Latent Infections 364

Primary Versus Secondary Infections 365

Steps in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases 365

Virulence 366

Virulence Factors (Attributes that Enable Pathogens to Attach, Escape Destruction, and Cause Disease) 367

Chapter 15 Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms 380

Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms 382

First Line of Defense 383

Second Line of Defense 385

Chapter 16 Specific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to Immunology 403

Immunity 405

Humoral Immunity 415

Cell-Mediated Immunity 423

Hypersensitivity and Hypersensitivity Reactions 427

Immunosuppression 435

Immunology Laboratory 436

Section VIII Infectious Diseases

Chapter 17 Major Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Diseases of Humans 447

Infectious Diseases of the Skin 449

Infectious Diseases of the Ears 458

Infectious Diseases of the Eyes 461

Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory System 464

Infectious Diseases of the Oral Cavity (Mouth) 478

Infectious Diseases of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract 480

Infectious Diseases of the Genitourinary (GU) System 492

Infectious Diseases of the Circulatory System 499

Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS) 508

Appropriate Therapy for Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Infections 514

Chapter 18 Major Parasitic Diseases of Humans: An Introduction to Medical Parasitology 517

Parasitic Protozoa 518

Protozoal Infections of Humans 519

Helminths 529

Helminth Infections of Humans 532

Appropriate Therapy for Parasitic Diseases 534

Arthropods 534

Appendix A Compendium of Important Bacterial Pathogens of Humans 539.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0781740002

OCLC:

51280602