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A Brief Overview of Microbiology and Infection
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An overview of Microbiology and Infection at a glance!
As part of the newly revised and expanded fifth edition of medical microbiology and infection at a glance, distinguished authors Stephen H. Gillespie and Kathleen B. Providing a concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology, Stephen H. Gillespie and Kathleen B. Bamford present the fundamentals of a rapidly evolving and rapidly growing field.
A number of new chapters have been added to the book to cover topics such as sepsis, infections disease eradication, normal flora in health and disease, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, antifungal therapy, bioterrorism, and infections of high consequence. The following will also be of interest to readers:
Including pathogen classification, acquired immunity, and flora in disease and health, this is a comprehensive introduction to medical microbiology
Infection control, antibiotic resistance, and emerging infections and how to control them
This course covers a variety of bacterial infections, such as Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcal infection, Gram-positive cocci, alpha-haemolytic streptococci, and tuberculosis.
Practical discussion of virology, including herpes and DNA viruses, measles, mumps, rubella, and influenza
Parasitology and mycology: a concise introduction
An infection’s impact on every system of the body
This book is ideal for students studying medicine and medical science, as well as Foundation Programme doctors and interns seeking a quick overview of infection practice. Allied health students, including those studying nursing and laboratory science, and general microbiology students, will find this comprehensive book an invaluable resource.
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