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Microbiology : a human perspective / Eugene W. Nestor.

By: Nester, Eugene W [author].
Contributor(s): Roberts, C. Evans [author] | Nester, Martha T.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookIowa : W C Brown, 1995 ©1995Description: xxviii, 812 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) 29 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0697127605 (hardback).Subject(s): MicrobiologyDDC classification: 616.9041
Contents:
Part I: Life and death of microorganisms: Microbiology in the biological world -- Biochemistry of the molecules of life -- Functional anatomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotes -- Dynamics of bacterial growth -- Metabolism: the generation of energy and synthesis of small molecules -- Informational macromolecules: function, synthesis and regulation of activity -- Bacterial genetics -- Microbiology and biotechnology -- Control of microbial growth -- Part 2: Microbial world: Classification and identification of bacteria -- Prokaryotic microorganisms: eubacteria and archaebacteria -- Eukaryotic microorganisms: algae, fungi and protozoa -- The nature and study of viruses -- Viruses of animals and plants -- Part 3: Microorganisms and humans: Interactions between humans and microorganisms -- Immunology: the specific immune response - antigens, antibodies and cell-mediated immunity -- Immunology: disorders of the immune system -- Epidemiology and public health -- Skin infections -- Upper respiratory system infections -- Lower respiratory system infections -- Upper alimentary system infections -- Lower alimentary system infections -- Genitourinary infections -- Nervous system infections -- Wound infections -- Blood and lymphatic infections: bacterial -- Blood and lymphatic infections: viral and protozoan -- Antimicrobial and antiviral medicines -- Part 4: Applied microbiology: Microbial ecology and terrestrial microbiology -- Microbiology and ecology of aquatic environments -- Microbiology of waste treatment -- The microbiology of food and beverages.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This text utilizes the organ system approach and emphasizes the relevance of microbiological principles to human health, as well as providing a historical background. There are chapter-specific study cards included that feature key diseases and microorganisms.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Life and death of microorganisms: Microbiology in the biological world -- Biochemistry of the molecules of life -- Functional anatomy of prokaryotes and eukaryotes -- Dynamics of bacterial growth -- Metabolism: the generation of energy and synthesis of small molecules -- Informational macromolecules: function, synthesis and regulation of activity -- Bacterial genetics -- Microbiology and biotechnology -- Control of microbial growth -- Part 2: Microbial world: Classification and identification of bacteria -- Prokaryotic microorganisms: eubacteria and archaebacteria -- Eukaryotic microorganisms: algae, fungi and protozoa -- The nature and study of viruses -- Viruses of animals and plants -- Part 3: Microorganisms and humans: Interactions between humans and microorganisms -- Immunology: the specific immune response - antigens, antibodies and cell-mediated immunity -- Immunology: disorders of the immune system -- Epidemiology and public health -- Skin infections -- Upper respiratory system infections -- Lower respiratory system infections -- Upper alimentary system infections -- Lower alimentary system infections -- Genitourinary infections -- Nervous system infections -- Wound infections -- Blood and lymphatic infections: bacterial -- Blood and lymphatic infections: viral and protozoan -- Antimicrobial and antiviral medicines -- Part 4: Applied microbiology: Microbial ecology and terrestrial microbiology -- Microbiology and ecology of aquatic environments -- Microbiology of waste treatment -- The microbiology of food and beverages.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I Life and Death of Microorganisms
  • 1 Humans and the Microbial World
  • 2 The Molecules of Life
  • 3 Microscopy and Cell Structure
  • 4 Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth
  • 5 Control of Microbial Growth
  • 6 Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth
  • 7 The Blueprint of Life, from DNA to Protein
  • 8 Bacterial Genetics
  • 9 Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA
  • Part II The Microbial World
  • 10 Identification and Classification of Prokaryotes
  • 11 The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms
  • 12 The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World
  • 13 Viruses of Bacteria
  • 14 Viruses, Prions, and Viroids: Infectious Agents of Animal and Plants
  • Part III Microorganisms and Humans
  • 15 The Innate Immune Response
  • 16 The Adaptive Immune Response
  • 17 Applications of Immune Responses
  • 18 Immunologic Disorders
  • 19 Host-Microbe Interactions
  • 20 Epidemiology
  • 21 Antimicrobial Medications
  • Part IV Infectious Diseases
  • 22 Skin Infections
  • 23 Wound Infections
  • 24 Respiratory System Infections
  • 25 Digestive System Infections
  • 26 Genitourinary Infections
  • 27 Nervous Systems Infections
  • 28 Blood and Lymphatic Infections
  • 29 HIV Disease and Complications of Immunodeficiency
  • Part V Applied Microbiology
  • 30 Microbial Ecology
  • 31 Environmental Microbiology: Treatment of Water, Wastes, and Polluted Habitats
  • 32 Food Microbiology