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TEXTBOOK OF DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY
Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology
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Third Edition

By
Connie Mahon, MS, MT(ASCP), CLS, Associate Professor, Department of CLS, University of Texas-Health Science Center, School of Allied Health Science/Medical Technology Program
George Manuselis, MA, MT(ASCP), Instructor, Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH, USA
Donald Lehman, EdD, MT(ASCP), Department of Medical Technology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA

Description
Completely updated and in full color, this 3rd edition covers all the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. A logical building-block approach supplies what students need to know in an easy-to-use, memorable format. Material is presented in a progressive manner, from basic principles and concepts to systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases, promoting greater understanding and the development of problem-solving skills. Part I of the text explains basic principles and concepts, setting up a firm foundation in microbiology. Building on these basics, Part II highlights methods for the identification of significant isolates. Part III uses an organ system approach to discuss the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases – with a focus on the most medically significant and commonly encountered diseases.

Contents


Part I Introduction to Clinical Microbiology


1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics

2. Host-Pathogen Interaction

3. The Laboratory Role in Infection Control

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4. Control of Microorganisms

5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory

6. Specimen Collection and Processing

7. Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials

8. Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms

9. Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria

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10. Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases

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11. Applications of Molecular Diagnostics

12. Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action and Resistance

13. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing



Part II Laboratory Identification of Significant Isolates


14. Staphylococci

15. Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci

16. Corynebacterium and Other Nonspore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods

17. Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli

18. Neisseria Species and Moraxella Catarrhalis

19. Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli

20. Enterobacteriacae

21. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacer Species

22. Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli

23. Anaerobes of Clinical Importance

24. The Spirochetes

25. Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma

26. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

27. Medically Significant Fungi

28. Diagnostic Parasitology

29. Clinical Virology

30. Agents of Bioterror

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31. Biofilms: Architects of Disease

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Part III Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: an Organ System Approach to Diagnostic Microbiology


32. Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

33. Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

34. Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning

35. Infections of the Central Nervous System

36. Bacteremia and Sepsis

37. Urinary Tract Infections

38. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

39. Infections in Special Patient Populations

40. Zoonotic and Rickettsial Diseases

41. Ocular Infections



Appendix


A. Selected Bacteriologic Culture Media

B. Selected Mycology Media, Fluids, and Stains

C. Answers to Learning Assessment Questions



Glossary




Index


Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 1232 pages, publication date: SEP-2006
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-2581-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-2581-2
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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