Microbiology: An Introduction
Author:Gérard, Berdell Funke, Christine Case
Edition:13th Edition
Fundamental microbiology concepts are introduced by exploring the structure, function, and diversity of microorganisms and their interactions with humans. It connects microbial metabolism, genetics, and classification with disease processes, immunity, and antimicrobial treatments, while also highlighting environmental and industrial applications of microbiology.
Chapters
- Chapter 1: The Microbial World and You→
- Chapter 2: Chemical Principles→
- Chapter 3: Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope→
- Chapter 4: Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells→
- Chapter 5: Microbial Metabolism→
- Chapter 6: Microbial Growth→
- Chapter 7: The Control of Microbial Growth→
- Chapter 8: Microbial Genetics→
- Chapter 9: Biotechnology and DNA Technology→
- Chapter 10: Classification of Microorganisms→
- Chapter 11: The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea→
- Chapter 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths→
- Chapter 13: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions→
- Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology→
- Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity→
- Chapter 16: Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host→
- Chapter 17: Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host→
- Chapter 18: Practical Applications of Immunology→
- Chapter 19: Disorders Associated with the Immune System→
- Chapter 20: Antimicrobial Drugs→
- Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes→
- Chapter 22: Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System→
- Chapter 23: Diseases of the Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems→
- Chapter 24: Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System→
- Chapter 25: Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System→
- Chapter 26: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary & Reproductive System→
- Chapter 27: Environmental Microbiology→
- Chapter 28: Applied and Industrial Microbiology→
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