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Monday, 29 December 2014
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Sunday, 28 December 2014
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain********************************************
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Book Description
Get the Big Picture of Medical Microbiology-and zero-in on what your really need to know to ace the course and board exams and prepare for clinical rotations!
A Doody’s Core Title!
4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!
“This is in a league of its own, encompassing aspects of a textbook, an atlas, and a high yield quick- eference….For medical students and residents looking for a book that emphasizes the clinical presentation and treatment of human pathogens, this is highly recommended. Overall, this is a beautifully bound workbook-style text, with high-gloss pages and well oriented color pictures, tables, and diagrams. This is the book that will help new medical practitioners to see the forest for the trees of infectious disease.” — Doody’s Review Service
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture is a different kind of resource. With an emphasis on what you “need to know” versus “what’s nice to know,” and featuring 300 full-color illustrations, it offers a focused, streamlined overview of clinical microbiology and immunology. You’ll find a succinct, user-friendly presentation designed to make even the most complex concepts understandable in a short amount of time.
With just the right balance of information to give you the edge at exam time, Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture features:
- A “Big Picture” perspective on precisely what you need to know
- Clinically oriented coverage of infections of the central nervous system, eyes and ears, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, hematopoietic/lymphoreticular system, bone and joints, and more
- 300 labeled and fully-explained full-color illustrations
- Numerous summary tables and figures
- Key concepts at the end of each chapter
- 100 USMLE-type questions, answers, and explanations to help you prepare for the exams
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain
A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory
A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory
A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory********************************************
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Book Description
This full-color atlas is intended to act as a supplement to introductory microbiology laboratory manuals. It is not designed to replace them, nor is it intended to replace actual performance of the techniques. Rather, the photographs are supplied to help with the interpretation of results.
The third edition of the Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory is one of the best selling microbiology books in the higher education market. The authors have built on the success of this book by making significant improvements for the new edition. Some of the changes for the fourth edition include:
- A new art program designed to increase student understanding of important concepts
- A new “Introduction” chapter provides context and background information for the new microbiology student
- Re-organized content to reflect the “process” a working microbiologist would follow to identify an unknown organism
- Three new chapters covering the three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
- New photographs, re-scanned and or re-imaged photos and new photomicrographs that match more closely what students are likely to observe in the laboratory
- A complete redesign that should allow the student to better access the material
This atlas can accompany and augment any Microbiology textbook. It is designed to be of particular value to students in a laboratory situation and could either accompany a laboratory manual or, in certain courses, it could be used in conjunction with Exercises for the Microbiology Laboratory, Fourth Edition. to provide students with a full-color, affordably priced lab manual. 3-hole drilled.
A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory
Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology
Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology
Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology********************************************
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Book Description
Welcome to the world of microbiology! You are starting a course that many thousands of previous students have enjoyed—and successfully completed. But let’s be frank. Microbiology, like most science courses, has its ups and downs and its engaging ideas and some difficult-to-understand concepts. There are new words to learn and pronounce, new processes to follow, and a completely new world of organisms to study. This website provides you with a number of tools that will help you navigate the material. Like a tutor, it can help increase the efficiency of your study time and condense the main ideas of the chapter.
There are individual Chapter Summaries, which focus on the key points to be absorbed. You will be able to organize your learning into pieces and make the chapter less overwhelming. Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, and an Interactive Glossary will allow you master the vocabulary. The Study Quizzes will test your understanding of the material you have studied, and help you estimate how well you will do on the inevitable exams.
There are three sections of website links, each with its own focus. The Micro Focus Links correlate to the Micro Focus Feature Boxes found within the text book, and allow for further examination of the topic. Microbiology in the News explores interesting microbiology topics found in current events. The Research-and-Reference Links presents external website resources to continue your study of microbiology.
Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain********************************************
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Book Description
Get the Big Picture of Medical Microbiology-and zero-in on what your really need to know to ace the course and board exams and prepare for clinical rotations!
A Doody’s Core Title!
4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!
“This is in a league of its own, encompassing aspects of a textbook, an atlas, and a high yield quick- eference….For medical students and residents looking for a book that emphasizes the clinical presentation and treatment of human pathogens, this is highly recommended. Overall, this is a beautifully bound workbook-style text, with high-gloss pages and well oriented color pictures, tables, and diagrams. This is the book that will help new medical practitioners to see the forest for the trees of infectious disease.” — Doody’s Review Service
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture is a different kind of resource. With an emphasis on what you “need to know” versus “what’s nice to know,” and featuring 300 full-color illustrations, it offers a focused, streamlined overview of clinical microbiology and immunology. You’ll find a succinct, user-friendly presentation designed to make even the most complex concepts understandable in a short amount of time.
With just the right balance of information to give you the edge at exam time, Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture features:
- A “Big Picture” perspective on precisely what you need to know
- Clinically oriented coverage of infections of the central nervous system, eyes and ears, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, hematopoietic/lymphoreticular system, bone and joints, and more
- 300 labeled and fully-explained full-color illustrations
- Numerous summary tables and figures
- Key concepts at the end of each chapter
- 100 USMLE-type questions, answers, and explanations to help you prepare for the exams
Medical Microbiology: The Big Picture By Neal Chamberlain
Practical Handbook of Microbiology By Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H. Green
Practical Handbook of Microbiology By Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H. Green
Practical Handbook of Microbiology By Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H. Green********************************************
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Book Description
Features
- Presents comprehensive information on microorganisms
- Covers a complete range of topics from classic microbiology to genomics
- Includes new chapters on new microorganism-based diseases and pathogenic mechanisms
- Introduces the latest techniques in microbiological analysis
- Updates organism classifications
Summary
The field of microbiology has developed considerably in the last 20 years, building exponentially on its own discoveries and growing to encompass many other disciplines. Unfortunately, the literature in the field tends to be either encyclopedic in scope or presented as a textbook and oriented for the student. Finding its niche between these two poles, the second edition of the bestselling Practical Handbook of Microbiology provides in-depth chapters on all aspects of the field, from classical microbiology to genomics, in an easily accessible volume.
Reflecting the sweeping changes in microbiology, yet retaining the popular format of the original, this second edition includes many chapter rewrites and more than 20 new or expanded chapters.
New in the second edition:
· Five new chapters in Part I: Identification of Gram-Positive Bacteria, Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria, Plaque Assays, Phage Display, and Epidemiological Methods
· 15 new chapters in Part II, including Mycobacteria, Legionella, Hemophillus, Listeria, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Yersinia, Bordetella, Other Zoonotic Bacteria, Other Anaerobic Bacteria, Archae, Biofilms, Bacteriophage, Parasites, and more
· An entirely new survey table of selected eubacteria
· Introduction to Yeasts and Introduction to Animal Virology, two topics covered only briefly in the first edition, are now full length chapters
· Various brief taxonomy chapters are now complete chapters with descriptions of genus and species
- An in depth explanation of all of the currently available diagnostic procedures used in the microbiology laboratory
Providing basic knowledge and practical information on working with microorganisms, Practical Handbook of Microbiology, Second Edition is designed to facilitate highly specialized working microbiologists, as well as those who simply use microbiology as an adjunct to their own discipline, in finding relevant information easily, in a clear and concise single volume.
Table of Contents
Part I: Practical Information and Procedures for Bacteriology
Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis, J.A. Challis
Quantitation of Bacteria, P.S. Lee
Culturing and Preserving Microorganisms, L.H. Green
Stains for Light Microscopy, S. Chaskes
Identification of Gram-Positive Organisms, P.M. Colaninno
Identification of Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria, D.J. Kohlerschmidt, K.A. Musser, and N.B. Dumas
Plaque Assay for Bacteriophage, E. Goldman
Phage Identification of Bacteria, C.E.D. Rees and M.J. Loessner
Phage Display and Selection of Protein Ligands, W. Mandecki and E. Goldman
Diagnostic Medical Microbiology, L.H. Green
Mechanisms of Action of Antimicrobial Agents, C.E. DeMarco and S.A. Lerner
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing, A. Wanger, Ph.D.
Bacterial Cell Wall: Morphology and Biochemistry, M. Suvorov, J.F. Fisher, and S. Mobashery
Bacterial Cell Breakage or Lysis, M.E. Bahamonde
Major Culture Collections and Sources, L.H. Green
Epidemiological Methods in Microbiology, D.A. Robinson
Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis, J.A. Challis
Quantitation of Bacteria, P.S. Lee
Culturing and Preserving Microorganisms, L.H. Green
Stains for Light Microscopy, S. Chaskes
Identification of Gram-Positive Organisms, P.M. Colaninno
Identification of Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria, D.J. Kohlerschmidt, K.A. Musser, and N.B. Dumas
Plaque Assay for Bacteriophage, E. Goldman
Phage Identification of Bacteria, C.E.D. Rees and M.J. Loessner
Phage Display and Selection of Protein Ligands, W. Mandecki and E. Goldman
Diagnostic Medical Microbiology, L.H. Green
Mechanisms of Action of Antimicrobial Agents, C.E. DeMarco and S.A. Lerner
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing, A. Wanger, Ph.D.
Bacterial Cell Wall: Morphology and Biochemistry, M. Suvorov, J.F. Fisher, and S. Mobashery
Bacterial Cell Breakage or Lysis, M.E. Bahamonde
Major Culture Collections and Sources, L.H. Green
Epidemiological Methods in Microbiology, D.A. Robinson
Part II: Information on Individual Genus and Species, and other topics
The Family Enterobacteriaceae, J M. Janda and S.L. Abbott
The Genus Pseudomonas, N.J. Palleroni
The Family Neisseriaceae, Y.A. Lue
Microbiological and Clinical Aspects of the Pathogenic Spirochetes, C.S. Pavia, Ph.D.
The Genus Vibrio and Related Genera, R.R. Colwell and J. Chun
Staphylococcus aureus and Related Staphylococci, O. Schneewind and D. Missiakas
The Genus Streptococcus, V.A. Fischetti and P. Ryan
The Genus Bacillus, Daniel R. Zeigler and John B. Perkins
The Genus Clostridium, P. Dürre
The Genus Corynebacterium, L. Eggeling and M. Bott
The Phylum Actinobacteria, A.C. Ward and N. Bora
The Family Rickettsiaceae, A.F. Azad and J.J. Gillespie
Chlamydia, L.G. Bahamonde
Mycoplasma and Related Organisms, M. May, R.F. Whitcomb, and D.R. Brown
The Genus Mycobacteria, V.J. LaBombardi
The Genus Legionella, E.M. Campodonico and C.R. Roy
The Genus Haemophilus, E.E. Adderson
The Genus Listeria, S. Barbuddhe, T. Hain, and T. Chakraborty
The Genus Campylobacter, C. Fitzgerald, J. Whichard, and P. Fields
The Genus Helicobacter, E.M. Vellozzi and E.R. Giugliano
The Genus Yersinia, S.E. Sharp
The Genus Bordetella, T.H. Stenson and M.S. Peppler
Other Zoonotic Bacteria, S.K. Shukla and S. Foley
Other Anaerobic Bacteria: Bacteroides, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Tannerella, and Fusobacterium, J.J. Zambon, and V.I. Haraszthy
Introduction to Archaea, S.T. Gross
Overview of Biofilms and Some Key Methods for Their Study, I.N. Hirshfield, S. Barua, and P. Basu
Introduction to Bacteriophages, E. Kutter and E. Goldman
Phage Therapy: Bacteriophages as Natural, Self-Replicating Antimicrobials, E. Kutter
Introduction to Parasites, F.L. Schuster
Introduction to Yeasts, D.H. Pincus
Introduction to Virology, K.S. Rosenthal
Appendix: Survey of Selected Clinical, Commercial, and Research-Model Eubacterial Species
The Family Enterobacteriaceae, J M. Janda and S.L. Abbott
The Genus Pseudomonas, N.J. Palleroni
The Family Neisseriaceae, Y.A. Lue
Microbiological and Clinical Aspects of the Pathogenic Spirochetes, C.S. Pavia, Ph.D.
The Genus Vibrio and Related Genera, R.R. Colwell and J. Chun
Staphylococcus aureus and Related Staphylococci, O. Schneewind and D. Missiakas
The Genus Streptococcus, V.A. Fischetti and P. Ryan
The Genus Bacillus, Daniel R. Zeigler and John B. Perkins
The Genus Clostridium, P. Dürre
The Genus Corynebacterium, L. Eggeling and M. Bott
The Phylum Actinobacteria, A.C. Ward and N. Bora
The Family Rickettsiaceae, A.F. Azad and J.J. Gillespie
Chlamydia, L.G. Bahamonde
Mycoplasma and Related Organisms, M. May, R.F. Whitcomb, and D.R. Brown
The Genus Mycobacteria, V.J. LaBombardi
The Genus Legionella, E.M. Campodonico and C.R. Roy
The Genus Haemophilus, E.E. Adderson
The Genus Listeria, S. Barbuddhe, T. Hain, and T. Chakraborty
The Genus Campylobacter, C. Fitzgerald, J. Whichard, and P. Fields
The Genus Helicobacter, E.M. Vellozzi and E.R. Giugliano
The Genus Yersinia, S.E. Sharp
The Genus Bordetella, T.H. Stenson and M.S. Peppler
Other Zoonotic Bacteria, S.K. Shukla and S. Foley
Other Anaerobic Bacteria: Bacteroides, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Tannerella, and Fusobacterium, J.J. Zambon, and V.I. Haraszthy
Introduction to Archaea, S.T. Gross
Overview of Biofilms and Some Key Methods for Their Study, I.N. Hirshfield, S. Barua, and P. Basu
Introduction to Bacteriophages, E. Kutter and E. Goldman
Phage Therapy: Bacteriophages as Natural, Self-Replicating Antimicrobials, E. Kutter
Introduction to Parasites, F.L. Schuster
Introduction to Yeasts, D.H. Pincus
Introduction to Virology, K.S. Rosenthal
Appendix: Survey of Selected Clinical, Commercial, and Research-Model Eubacterial Species
Practical Handbook of Microbiology By Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H. Green
Microbiology – L. M. Prescott
Microbiology – L. M. Prescott
Microbiology – L. M. Prescott********************************************
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Prescott, Harley and Klein’s 5th edition provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. Because of this balance, Microbiology, 5/e is appropriate for students preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health, as well as research, teaching, and industry. Biology and chemistry are prerequisites. The Fifth Edition has been updated extensively to reflect the latest discoveries in the field.
About the Author
John Harley teaches Anatomy Physiology and General Biology at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY and is also co-author of Prescott/Harley/Klein Microbiology and the ASM Microbial Telecourse Study Guide. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
John Harley teaches Anatomy Physiology and General Biology at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY and is also co-author of Prescott/Harley/Klein Microbiology and the ASM Microbial Telecourse Study Guide. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction to Microbiology
1 The History and Scope of Microbiology
2 The Study of Microbial Structure: Microscopy and Specimen Preparation
3 Procaryotic Cell Structure and Function
4 Eucaryotic Cell Structure and Function
Part II Microbial Nutrition, Growth, and Control
5 Microbial Nutrition
6 Microbial Growth
7 Control of Microorganisms by Physical and Chemical Agents
Part III Microbial Metabolism
8 Metabolism: Energy, Enzymes, and Regulation
9 Metabolism: Energy Release and Conservation
10 Metabolism: The Use of Energy in Biosynthesis
Part IV Microbial Molecular Biology and Genetics
11 Genes: Structure, Replication, and Mutation
12 Genes: Expression and Regulation
13 Microbial Recombination and Plasmids
Part V DNA Technology and Genomics
14 Recombinant DNA Technology
15 Microbial Genomics
Part VI The Viruses
16 The Viruses: Introduction and General Characteristics
17 The Viruses: Bacteriophages
18 The Viruses: Viruses of Eucaryotes
Part VII The Diversity of the Microbial World
19 Microbial Taxonomy and Phylogeny
20 The Archaea
21 Bacteria: The Deinococci and Nonproteobacteria Gram Negatives
22 Bacteria: The Proteobacteria
23 Bacteria: The Low G C Gram Positives
24 Bacteria: The High G C Gram Positives
25 The Fungi (Eumycota), Slime Molds, and Water Molds
26 The Algae
27 The Protozoa
Part VIII Ecology and Symbiosis
28 Microorganism Interactions and Microbial Ecology
29 Microorganisms in Aquatic Environments
30 Microorganisms in Terrestrial Environments
Part IX Nonspecific(Innate) Resistance and the Immune Response
31 Normal Microbiota and Nonspecific (Innate) Host Resistence
32 Specific (Adaptive) Immunity
33 Medical Immunology
Part X Microbial Diseases and Their Control
34 Pathogenicity of Microorganisms
35 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
36 Clinical Microbiology
37 The Epidemiology of Infectious Disease
38 Human Diseases Caused by Viruses
39 Human Diseases Caused by Bacteria
40 Human Diseases Caused by Fungi and Protozoa
Part XI Food and Industrial Microbiology
41 Microbiology of Food
42 Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Appendix I A Review of the Chemistry of Biological Molecules
Appendix II Common Metabolic Pathways
Appendix III Classification of Procaryotes According to the First Edition of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
Appendix IV Classification of Procaryotes According to the Second Edition of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
Appendix V Classification of Viruses
1 The History and Scope of Microbiology
2 The Study of Microbial Structure: Microscopy and Specimen Preparation
3 Procaryotic Cell Structure and Function
4 Eucaryotic Cell Structure and Function
Part II Microbial Nutrition, Growth, and Control
5 Microbial Nutrition
6 Microbial Growth
7 Control of Microorganisms by Physical and Chemical Agents
Part III Microbial Metabolism
8 Metabolism: Energy, Enzymes, and Regulation
9 Metabolism: Energy Release and Conservation
10 Metabolism: The Use of Energy in Biosynthesis
Part IV Microbial Molecular Biology and Genetics
11 Genes: Structure, Replication, and Mutation
12 Genes: Expression and Regulation
13 Microbial Recombination and Plasmids
Part V DNA Technology and Genomics
14 Recombinant DNA Technology
15 Microbial Genomics
Part VI The Viruses
16 The Viruses: Introduction and General Characteristics
17 The Viruses: Bacteriophages
18 The Viruses: Viruses of Eucaryotes
Part VII The Diversity of the Microbial World
19 Microbial Taxonomy and Phylogeny
20 The Archaea
21 Bacteria: The Deinococci and Nonproteobacteria Gram Negatives
22 Bacteria: The Proteobacteria
23 Bacteria: The Low G C Gram Positives
24 Bacteria: The High G C Gram Positives
25 The Fungi (Eumycota), Slime Molds, and Water Molds
26 The Algae
27 The Protozoa
Part VIII Ecology and Symbiosis
28 Microorganism Interactions and Microbial Ecology
29 Microorganisms in Aquatic Environments
30 Microorganisms in Terrestrial Environments
Part IX Nonspecific(Innate) Resistance and the Immune Response
31 Normal Microbiota and Nonspecific (Innate) Host Resistence
32 Specific (Adaptive) Immunity
33 Medical Immunology
Part X Microbial Diseases and Their Control
34 Pathogenicity of Microorganisms
35 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
36 Clinical Microbiology
37 The Epidemiology of Infectious Disease
38 Human Diseases Caused by Viruses
39 Human Diseases Caused by Bacteria
40 Human Diseases Caused by Fungi and Protozoa
Part XI Food and Industrial Microbiology
41 Microbiology of Food
42 Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Appendix I A Review of the Chemistry of Biological Molecules
Appendix II Common Metabolic Pathways
Appendix III Classification of Procaryotes According to the First Edition of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
Appendix IV Classification of Procaryotes According to the Second Edition of Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
Appendix V Classification of Viruses
Microbiology – L. M. Prescott
Monica Cheesbrough’s District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries
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Monica Cheesbrough’s District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries
PART 1
This practical bench manual has been produced to help those working in the district laboratory, and those responsible for the organization and management of community laboratory services and the training of district laboratory personnel.
PART 2
This new edition includes an update on HIV disease/AIDS, recently developed HIV rapid tests to diagnose HIV infection and screen donor blood, and current information on antiretroviral drugs and the laboratory monitoring of antiretroviral therapy. Information on the epidemiology and laboratory investigation of other pathogens has also been brought up to date. Several new, rapid, simple to perform immunochromatographic tests to assist in the diagnosis of infectious diseases are described, including those for brucellosis, cholera, dengue, leptospirosis, syphilis and hepatitis. Recently developed lgM antibody tests to investigate typhoid fever are also described. The new classification of salmonellae has been introduced. Details of manufacturers and suppliers now include website information and e-mail addresses. The haematology and blood transfusion chapters have been updated, including a review of haemoglobin measurement methods in consideration of the high prevalence of anaemia in developing countries.
Monica Cheesbrough’s District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries
Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, Microbiology, 3rd Edition
Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, Microbiology, 3rd Edition
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Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, Microbiology, 3rd Edition
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A MUST READ for mastering essential concepts in microbiology
Well-known and widely used for their hallmark illustrations, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews bring concepts to vibrant life. Students rely on LIR for quick review, easier assimilation, and understanding of large amounts of critical, complex material.
• Outline format and full-color illustrations: More than 400 color illustrations and color-coded summaries provide key information at a glance and helpful visual explanations
• Illustrated case studies and questions to support USMLE prep: Expanded discussions reinforce key concepts and review questions with detailed rationales allow for self-assessment
• New bookmark features mini-index of important microorganisms for quick and easy reference
“Microbiology can be an overwhelming topic, but the pictures, concise descriptions, and parallel structure of each chapter helps to make the subject easier to understand and digest.” – Amelia Keaton, medical student
“I think this book better meets the needs of the market because of its review chapters and disease summaries, its review questions, and its excellent photographs of clinical manifestations of microbial disease. I also found this book easier to read and study from.” – Devorah Segal, medical student
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• Interactive question bank for test-taking practice
• Fully searchable eBook for studying on-the-go
Well-known and widely used for their hallmark illustrations, Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews bring concepts to vibrant life. Students rely on LIR for quick review, easier assimilation, and understanding of large amounts of critical, complex material.
• Outline format and full-color illustrations: More than 400 color illustrations and color-coded summaries provide key information at a glance and helpful visual explanations
• Illustrated case studies and questions to support USMLE prep: Expanded discussions reinforce key concepts and review questions with detailed rationales allow for self-assessment
• New bookmark features mini-index of important microorganisms for quick and easy reference
“Microbiology can be an overwhelming topic, but the pictures, concise descriptions, and parallel structure of each chapter helps to make the subject easier to understand and digest.” – Amelia Keaton, medical student
“I think this book better meets the needs of the market because of its review chapters and disease summaries, its review questions, and its excellent photographs of clinical manifestations of microbial disease. I also found this book easier to read and study from.” – Devorah Segal, medical student
FREE online! (with purchase of the text)
• Interactive question bank for test-taking practice
• Fully searchable eBook for studying on-the-go
Customer Reviews
By Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Format:Paperback
After progressing in reading, the reader will get used to the generosity of the authors in their constant, yet might be odd, attempts to illustrate the subject matter, specially, the extended review summaries at the end of the book. The book strength lies in standardizing the review methods of classification of microorganism, of drug stacks used in treatment, and of microscopic and culture morphology.
By Mohamed F. El-Hewie
Format:Paperback
After progressing in reading, the reader will get used to the generosity of the authors in their constant, yet might be odd, attempts to illustrate the subject matter, specially, the extended review summaries at the end of the book. The book strength lies in standardizing the review methods of classification of microorganism, of drug stacks used in treatment, and of microscopic and culture morphology.
Despite the reasonable flow of thoughts in the paragraphs of each subject, the book lacks highlighting of names of diseases, organisms, and methods that are left hidden in the maze of words. Thus, the student reader has to struggle with underlining and highlighting the dense text. For example, a long paragraph on selective, bacterial culture media contains five media names typed as plain text. That would require thorough re-reading, while reviewing, in order to memorize the five media. Thus, the authors abandoned the very premise of the book, which is “to review”, and left the reader with the burden of searching while reviewing.
The book lacks of adequate footnotes or paragraph notes in visible locations. As such, the book paragraphs are plain, dense, and burdensome. Though there are plenty of boxed highlighted concepts, and even funny cartoons, it appears that the authors dismissed the busy and somber mood of busy lifestyle of students and rather tended to the relaxed style of casual readers.
Although most of the graphic illustrations are useful and neat, there is a sense of naivety in making trivial illustrations that serve no higher cause than the obvious. For example, on modes of virus transmission, a figure shows placental, birth canal, and postpartum images of contact between the agent and fetus/baby. Nothing is gained from such simplistic graphing of the plain and obvious course of action. In displaying the microscopic slides and culture photos, the book wasted more space on the entitling of the medical illustrations than on making the slides and cultures large enough to be legible.
The book ventures into an odd and redundant way of describing bacterial classification using colored pie chart. The frequently repeated colored pie serves very little purpose compared to the space it occupied. Neither the portions of the pie correspond to any numeric value of the bacterial classes they represent, nor do the colors of the pie wedges serve any purpose other than decorating the book page. The same odd style of representation applies to the use of one-column tables that use multiple rows to compare two different types of organisms.
Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, Microbiology, 3rd Edition
Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition
Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition
Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition********************************************
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Book Description
The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
Three NEW chapters:
General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III explains explains the criteria for organism inclusion and how it should be used.
Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III includes gram reaction, shape, arrangement, atmosphere preferred, oxidase and catalase reactions, among other decision points for various pathogens, creating a visual method of identifying and cross referencing organisms.
Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism
A NEW section on clinical laboratory management
More case studies help to develop critical thinking skills, with answers in an appendix.
More photos of the major organisms have been included to help in identifying different organisms.
Three NEW chapters:
General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III explains explains the criteria for organism inclusion and how it should be used.
Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III includes gram reaction, shape, arrangement, atmosphere preferred, oxidase and catalase reactions, among other decision points for various pathogens, creating a visual method of identifying and cross referencing organisms.
Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism
A NEW section on clinical laboratory management
More case studies help to develop critical thinking skills, with answers in an appendix.
More photos of the major organisms have been included to help in identifying different organisms.
KEY FEATURES
A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.
A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.
Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition
MCQs in Microbiology
MCQs in Microbiology
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Multiple choice questions (MCQs) test a candidates ability to apply his or her knowledge acquired during the regular course of study. Framing a question paper based on MCQs is time consuming but evaluating the answers is easy.subjectiveness of the examiner associated with evaluation of essay type of answers is inherent in the evaluation process & depends upon several variables such as hand writing, methods of presentation etc. These variables do not exist during evaluation of answers based on MCQs.
I am of the opinion that for the examination system at the undergraduate level, the entire testing of theoretical knowledge should be MCQ based since the evaluation can be computerized & human bias can be largely eliminated.
In this book, the multiple choice questions have been prepared with great care such that the questions framed are precise & clear enabling the reader to make correct choices. A wide coverage of topics is given.
I strongly recommend this book for all related to Microbiology & College Libraries.
PROF DR. KANTI GOR
Vice Chancellor
K.S. K. V. Kachchh University
Bhuj, Gujarat
Vice Chancellor
K.S. K. V. Kachchh University
Bhuj, Gujarat
The book is primarily meant for students appearing for PG competitive examinations. In USMLE, GATE, AFMC, AIIMS & other Medical, Paramedical entrance examinations for admissions to PG Programme, Microbiology is one of the important component of the syllabus.
The main objective of this book is to help students to review their knowledge of Microbiology acquired through standard textbooks. A sound knowledge of Microbiology is essential for students of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry &
Nursing for understanding the subject with logical reasoning. This book is specially designed to complement any
standard microbiology textbook and to provide the students with a feedback on their progress & an opportunity to improve. Thus the book can serve as a self assessment guide.
Nursing for understanding the subject with logical reasoning. This book is specially designed to complement any
standard microbiology textbook and to provide the students with a feedback on their progress & an opportunity to improve. Thus the book can serve as a self assessment guide.
With the explosion of knowledge in medical sciences, examinations in all faculties (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry
& Nursing) is completely becoming MCQ oriented because this system of assessment is more accurate, reliable &
quicker. A welcome trend in this direction is already discernible
& Nursing) is completely becoming MCQ oriented because this system of assessment is more accurate, reliable &
quicker. A welcome trend in this direction is already discernible
Both the teachers & students of microbiology will find this book useful. A quick persuation of the questions will
provide evidence that the book intends to stimulate reasoning
provide evidence that the book intends to stimulate reasoning
MCQs in Microbiology
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Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple
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A brief, clear, thorough, and highly enjoyable approach to clinical microbiology, brimming with mnemonics, humor, summary charts and illustrations, from AIDS to “flesh-eating bacteria” to ebola, mad cow disease, hantavirus, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, etc. New chapter on hospital-acquired infections.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1. BACTERIA
1. Bacterial Taxonomy
2. Cell Structures, Virulence Factors, and Toxins
3. Bacterial Genetics (Sex)
2. Cell Structures, Virulence Factors, and Toxins
3. Bacterial Genetics (Sex)
GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA
4. Streptococcus
5. Staphylococcus
6. Bacillus and Clostridium (Spore-Forming Rods)
7. Corynebacterium and Listeria (Non-Spore-Forming Rods)
4. Streptococcus
5. Staphylococcus
6. Bacillus and Clostridium (Spore-Forming Rods)
7. Corynebacterium and Listeria (Non-Spore-Forming Rods)
GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA
8. Neisseria
9. The Enterics
10. Hospital-Acquired Gram Negatives
11. Haemophilus, Bordetella, and Legionella
12. Yersinia, Francisella, Brucella, and Pasteurella
13. Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Friends
14. Spirochetes
8. Neisseria
9. The Enterics
10. Hospital-Acquired Gram Negatives
11. Haemophilus, Bordetella, and Legionella
12. Yersinia, Francisella, Brucella, and Pasteurella
13. Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Friends
14. Spirochetes
ACID-FAST BACTERIA
15. Mycobacterium
15. Mycobacterium
BACTERIA WITHOUT CELL WALLS
16. Mycoplasma
16. Mycoplasma
ANTI-BACTERIAL MEDICATIONS
17. Penicillin Family Antibiotics
18. Anti-ribosomal Antibiotics
19. Anti-Tb and Anti-leprosy Antibiotics
20. Miscellaneous Antibiotics
17. Penicillin Family Antibiotics
18. Anti-ribosomal Antibiotics
19. Anti-Tb and Anti-leprosy Antibiotics
20. Miscellaneous Antibiotics
PART 2. FUNGI
21. The Fungi
22. Anti-fungal Medications
21. The Fungi
22. Anti-fungal Medications
PART 3. VIRUSES
23. Viral Replication and Taxonomy
24. Orthomyxo and Paramyxoviridae
25. Hepatitis Viridae
26. Retroviridae, HIV, and AIDS
27. Herpseviridae
28. Rest of the DNA Viruses
29. Rest of the RNA Viruses
30. Anti-viral Medications
23. Viral Replication and Taxonomy
24. Orthomyxo and Paramyxoviridae
25. Hepatitis Viridae
26. Retroviridae, HIV, and AIDS
27. Herpseviridae
28. Rest of the DNA Viruses
29. Rest of the RNA Viruses
30. Anti-viral Medications
PART 4. PARASITES
31. Protozoans
32. Helminths
31. Protozoans
32. Helminths
PART 5. VERY STRANGE CRITTERS
33. Prions
33. Prions
PART 6. THE END
34. Antimicrobial Resistance: One Step Toward the Post-antibiotic Era
35. The Agents of Bioterrorism
34. Antimicrobial Resistance: One Step Toward the Post-antibiotic Era
35. The Agents of Bioterrorism
About the Author
Dr. Gladwin is Division Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Director, Vascular Medicine Institute of the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Trattler is in private practice.
Dr. Gladwin is Division Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Director, Vascular Medicine Institute of the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Trattler is in private practice.
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