9th Edition. - Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2011. - 915 p. - This book is written for introductory microbiology courses having an emphasis on the biology of human disease. It is geared toward students in health and allied health science curricula such as nursing, dental hygiene, medical assistance, sanitary science, and medical laboratory technology.
The book will be an asset to students studying pharmacy, food science, agriculture, environmental science, and health administration. The text provides a firm foundation for advanced programs in biological sciences, as well as medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
Foundations of microbiologyMicrobiology: Then and Now
The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
Concepts and Tools for Studying Microorganisms
Cell Structure and Function in the Bacteria and Archaea
Microbial Growth and Nutrition
Metabolism of Microorganisms
Control of Microorganisms: Physical and Chemical Methods
The genetics of microorganismsMicrobial Genetics
Gene Transfer, Genetic Engineering, and Genomics
Bacterial diseases of humansAirborne Bacterial Diseases
Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Diseases
Soilborne and Arthropodborne Bacterial Diseases
Sexually Transmitted and Contact Transmitted Bacterial Diseases
Viruses and eukaryotic microorganismsThe Viruses and Virus-Like Agents
Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract and Skin
Viral Infections of the
Blood, Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, and Nervous Systems
Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Fungi
Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Parasites
Disease and resistanceInfection and Disease
Resistance and the Immune System: Innate Immunity
Resistance and the Immune System: Acquired Immunity
Immunity and Serology
Immune Disorders and AIDS
Antimicrobial Drugs