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050 _aQR 41.2 .E54 2007
100 _aEngelkirk, Paul G.
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245 0 _aBurton's microbiology for the health sciences /
_cPaul G. Engelkirk and Gwendolyn R W Burton
250 _aEighth edition.
260 _aPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania :
_bLippincott Williams & Wilkins,
_cc2007
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aINTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY Microbiology: The Science Microscopy INTRODUCTION TO MICROORGANISMS Cell Structure and Taxonomy Diversity of Microorganisms, Part 1: Acellular and Procaryotic Microbes Diversity of Microorganisms, Part 2: Eucaryotic Microbes CHEMICAL AND GENETIC ASPECTS OF MICROORGANISMS Biochemistry: The Chemistry of Life Microbial Physiology and Genetics CONTROLLING THE GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS Controlling Microbial Growth In Vitro Using Antimicrobial Agents to Control Microbial Growth In Vivo ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY Microbial Ecology Epidemiology and Public Health MICROBIOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Healthcare Epidemiology: Nosocomial Infections and Infection Control Diagnosing Infectious Diseases PATHOGENICITY AND HOST DEFENSE MECHANISMS The Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms Specific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to Immunology INFECTIOUS DISEASES The Major Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Diseases of Humans The Major Parasitic Diseases of Humans: An Introduction to Medical Parasitology Appendix A: Compendium of Important Bacterial Pathogens of Humans Appendix B: Useful Conversions Appendix C: Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises Glossary.
520 _aOffers students the foundation in microbiology they need to perform their duties as health care professionals. This text covers the core concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society of Microbiology. It includes coverage of microbe-associated medical problems, including 'bird flu', SARS, West Nile virus, and anthrax.
650 _aMICROBIOLOGY
700 _aGwendolyn R. W. Burton
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