a systems approach Cowan, M. Kelly. creator Talaro, Kathleen P. text mau Boston McGraw-Hill Higher Education c2006 2006 first edition. monographic eng

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xxi, 806, [55] pages. : col. illustrations., col. maps ; 29 cm. Microbiology: A Systems Approach is an exciting new textbook written with the non-major/allied health student in mind. Offering an engaging writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies, the text thoroughly explains difficult microbiology concepts in an accessible manner. Utilizing an organ systems approach, the unique in-chapter organization of the disease/clinical chapters provides students a realistic viewpoint of the clinical experiences they will encounter in the future. The Main themes of microbiology -- The Chemistry of biology -- Tools of the laboratory: the methods for studying microorganisms -- Procaryotic profiles: the bacteria and archaea -- Eucaryotic cells and microorganisms -- An Introduction to the viruses -- Elements of microbial nutrition, ecology, and growth -- Microbial metabolism: the chemical crossroads of life -- Microbial genetics -- Genetic engineering: a revolution in molecular biology -- Physical and chemical control of microbes -- Drugs, microbes, host -- the elements of chemotherapy -- Microbe-human interactions: infection and disease -- Nonspecific host defenses -- Specific immunity and immunization -- Disorders in immunity -- Diagnosing infections -- Infectious diseases affecting the skin and eyes -- Infectious diseases affecting the nervous system -- Infectious diseases affecting the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- Infectious diseases affecting the respiratory system -- Infectious diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract -- Infectious diseases affecting the genitourinary system -- Environmental and applied microbiology. Marjorie Kelly Cowan, Kathleen Park Talaro. Includes index. Microbiology Microbiology QR41.2 .C69 2006 579 0072918047 (alk. paper) : 9780072918045 (alk. paper) 2004057885 DLC 040813 20230928102422.0 0000021837