Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional
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Even if you’ve never studied chemistry or biology before, this straightforward text makes microbiology easy to learn and helps you understand the spread, control, and prevention of infections. Content is logically organized and reflects just the right level of detail to give you a solid foundation for success, enabling you to connect concepts to real-world practice and confidently apply your scientific knowledge to patient care. Focuses on just the right amount of information you need to know to save you valuable time. Chapter outlines and key terms for every chapter help you study more efficiently. Learning objectives clarify chapter goals and guide you through content. UNIQUE! Why You Need to Know boxes detail the history and everyday relevance of key topics to enhance your understanding. UNIQUE! Life Application boxes demonstrate how science applies to real-world scenarios. UNIQUE! Medical Highlights boxes emphasize special details and anecdotal information to give you a more comprehensive understanding of pathologic conditions. UNIQUE! Healthcare Application tables provide quick access to important data on symptoms, causes, and treatments. Review questions at the end of each chapter test your understanding and help you identify areas requiring further study. Internet resources listed at the end of every chapter direct you to reliable sources for further research. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Rebecca T. Horvat, PhD, D(ABMM)(University of Kansas Medical Center)Description:This book presents the basic principles of microbiology, covering the various infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, the pathology of these diseases, the drugs used to treat them, and methods to study them and prevent their spread. Purpose:It is intended as a teaching textbook. The authors have written several versions of this book and bring their experience to this new version.Audience:Undergraduate students are the main audience. The book is written to provide them a solid basis and understanding of microbiology. Features:Each chapter is designed to enhance the learning opportunities for students. The authors note that the organization of the information is aimed at "accommodating different learning styles and experience." They start with an outline, followed by learning objectives and key terms that are used in the chapter. Key issues are highlighted in boxes that set them off from the main text. At the end of each chapter there is a summary, review questions, and Internet resources. The book ends with an extensive index and a large glossary. Material for instructors is also available that can be used for teaching, such as images and PowerPoint slides as well as questions and case studies. This can be very helpful to busy faculty to assist them in preparation of materials. However, I contacted the publisher and I got no response after 10 days.Assessment:This is one of the best textbooks for teaching microbiology that I have seen. A great plus is the material provided to the instructor, but it seems difficult to acquire, so instructors must start early.
1. Scope of Microbiology2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cell Structure and Function4. Microbiological Laboratory Techniques5. Safety Issues6. Bacteria and Archaea7. Viruses8. Eukaryotic Microorganisms9. Infection and Disease10. Infections of the Integumentary System, Soft Tissue, and Muscle11. Infections of the Respiratory System12. Infections of the Gastrointestinal System13. Infections of the Nervous System and Senses14. Infections of the Circulatory System15. Infections of the Urinary System16. Infections of the Reproductive System17. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases18. Emerging Infectious Diseases19. Physical and Chemical Methods of Control20. The Immune System21. Pharmacology22. Antimicrobial Drugs23. Human Age and Microorganisms24. Microorganisms in the Environment and Environmental Safety25. BiotechnologyAppendix
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Rebecca T. Horvat, PhD, D(ABMM)(University of Kansas Medical Center)\ Description: This book presents the basic principles of microbiology, covering the various infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, the pathology of these diseases, the drugs used to treat them, and methods to study them and prevent their spread. \ Purpose: It is intended as a teaching textbook. The authors have written several versions of this book and bring their experience to this new version.\ Audience: Undergraduate students are the main audience. The book is written to provide them a solid basis and understanding of microbiology. \ Features: Each chapter is designed to enhance the learning opportunities for students. The authors note that the organization of the information is aimed at "accommodating different learning styles and experience." They start with an outline, followed by learning objectives and key terms that are used in the chapter. Key issues are highlighted in boxes that set them off from the main text. At the end of each chapter there is a summary, review questions, and Internet resources. The book ends with an extensive index and a large glossary. Material for instructors is also available that can be used for teaching, such as images and PowerPoint slides as well as questions and case studies. This can be very helpful to busy faculty to assist them in preparation of materials. However, I contacted the publisher and I got no response after 10 days.\ Assessment: This is one of the best textbooks for teaching microbiology that I have seen. A great plus is the material provided to the instructor, but it seems difficult to acquire, so instructors must start early.\ \
