Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional
Author:Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J. Hubert
Edition:2nd Edition
Core microbiology concepts are applied directly to healthcare, emphasizing how microorganisms cause disease and how infections are diagnosed, treated, and prevented. It covers bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites alongside immune responses, antimicrobial therapies, and system-specific infections, preparing healthcare professionals to understand and manage infectious diseases in clinical settings.

Chapters
- Chapter 1: Scope of Microbiology→
- Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life→
- Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function→
- Chapter 4: Bacteria and Archaea→
- Chapter 5: Viruses→
- Chapter 6: Eukaryotic Microorganisms→
- Chapter 7: Physical and Chemical Methods of Control→
- Chapter 8: Microbiological Laboratory Techniques→
- Chapter 9: Microbiological Laboratory Safety Issues→
- Chapter 10: Pharmacology→
- Chapter 11: Antimicrobial Drugs→
- Chapter 12: Infection and Disease→
- Chapter 13: The Immune Response and Lymphatic System→
- Chapter 14: Infections of the Integumentary System, Soft Tissue, and Musculoskeletal System→
- Chapter 15: Infections of the Respiratory System→
- Chapter 16: Infections of the Gastrointestinal System→
- Chapter 17: Infections of the Nervous System and Sensory Structures→
- Chapter 18: Infections of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory System→
- Chapter 19: Infections of the Urinary System→
- Chapter 20: Infections of the Reproductive System→
- Chapter 21: Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases→
- Chapter 22: Human Age and Microorganisms→
- Chapter 23: Microorganisms in the Environment and Effects on Human Health→
- Chapter 24: Emerging Infectious Diseases→
- Chapter 25: Biotechnology→
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