Product Description: Designed for associate-degree MLT/CLT programs and baccalaureate MT/CLS programs, this textbook presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system, and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterrorism...read more

The classic text known as the 'gold standard' in microbiology is now revised, reorganized, and up-to-date. Always comprehensive and current, this edition features even more new information on hot topics such as identification systems, quality control organisms, antiparasitic agents, HIV viral load testing, HIV genotyping, Hepatitis C virus, antivirals, and a new procedure for the motility test. In addition, thoroughly revised material reflects the latest advances and developments. New clinical case studies challenge students to think critically and apply what they've learned in realistic situations, and a compartmentalized organization keeps related topics together so information is easy to find.

This text provides the reader with a logical building block approach to microbiology. Divided into two major sections, the text first discusses the basic principles, the different microorganisms, how they are characterized, and tests ulilized to identify them. The second section details organ systems with emphasis on normal flora, anatomical characteristics, infectious diseases and causative agents. Also included are chapters on gram stain and colonial morphology. All topics are well illustrated with over 795 illustrations, including 500 in colour. A laboratory workbook and slide set will be available.

Product Description: Hands-on laboratory experts present a set of "classic" PCR-based methods for the identification and detection of important animal and food microbial pathogens, including several zoonotic agents. These proven techniques can be precisely applied to a wide variety of microbes, among them Campylobacter spp...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: It has been known for a number of years that not only pathogenicity islands but also plasmids and bacteriophages are able to carry genes whose products are involved in pathogenic processes. Accordingly, such elements and their products play an important role in pathogenesis due to the intestinal E...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: It has been known for a number of years that not only pathogenicity islands but also plasmids and bacteriophages are able to carry genes whose products are involved in pathogenic processes. Accordingly, such elements and their products play an important role in pathogenesis due to the intestinal E...read more

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Product Description: This book provides a new approach to medical microbiology by relating laboratory bench methods of investigation to clinical practice. The book includes chapters on organizations, quality assurance and safety in the microbiology laboratory, together with those describing the pathogenicity and clinical aspects of the main bacterial, fungal and parasitic organisms infecting humans...read more

Inappropriate handling and management of microbiology specimens before they arrive in the laboratory can severely impair the validity of the test result upon which the clinician relies for diagnosis and treatment. This volume provides a complete guide to specimen management in microbiology. It should be a useful reference for all clients of clinical laboratories, and provides summary charts for quick reference for bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology specimens.

Product Description: An introductory text intended for medical laboratory technician students and others needing an essential introduction to diagnostic microbiology. It covers bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The workbook exercises include lab exercises, case studies, and review questions.

Product Description: This text covers all aspects of diagnostic microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. New to this ninth edition is up-to-date coverage of Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis, gram-negative rods, Mycobacterium haemophilum, and Rochalimaea...read more

Product Description: This volume offers comprehensive coverage of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and virology, in addition to an introductory section addressing mechanisms of the pathogenicity of micro-organisms, laboratory safety, instrumentation and methods and the principles of microscopy and staining...read more

Product Description: Based on the author's widely used and highly respected "Colour Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology", this is an introductory book specifically designed for use in shorter diagnostic microbiology courses. This micro text specifically covers the areas addressed in the laboratory including basic information on collection techniques, examining and identifying specimens, and quality assurance and lab safety...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Many researchers have been deterred from the study of anaerobes because of the perceived difficulties in culture methods. Advances in equipment and methodology have led to more widespread study of these diverse and fascinating organisms and their activities, generating more interest in the subject...read more

Product Description: Describes in full practical and technical detail the successful implementation of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), which are widely used in qualitative and quantitative diagnostic tests for bacteria and viruses.