Medical microbiology and virology Books
National Geographic Society The Psychobiotic Revolution
Book Synopsis'A friendly, interesting, and up-to-date read on the science of the microbiome and the brain' - Psychology Today 'Compelling, engaging, and informative, this book teaches us why microbes may affect all of our decisions' - Jack Gilbert Ph.D., co-author of Dirt Is Good MEET YOUR MICROBES Written by the leading researchers in the field, this information-rich guide to improving your mood explains how gut health drives psychological well-being, and how depression and anxiety can be relieved by adjusting your intestinal bacteria. This groundbreaking book explains the revolutionary new science of psychobiotics and the discovery that your brain health and state of mind are intimately connected to your microbiome, that four-pound population of microbes living inside your intestines. Leading medical researchers John F. Cryan and Ted Dinan, working with veteran journalist Scott C. Anderson, explain how common mental health problTrade Review"More questions about gut, human health and disease? Try [The Psychobiotic Revolution]" –Psychology Today"This is an accessible guide for a lay audience on science that could radically alter the understanding of anxiety and depression, along with a host of other conditions." –Publishers Weekly “…I recommend reading The Psychobiotic Revolution by Scott C. Anderson.” –Forbes.com“Although decidedly aimed at the lay reader, the tone throughout is very humorous; I found myself swiftly turning pages, excitedly anticipating the next witty joke. Overall, this is a great book that encourages you to 'take charge of your gut to optimize your mind and your mood'. This is a book that you would reluctantly lend to friends, in the fear that they might not return it.” –Lancet "The hope is that it may one day be possible to diagnose some brain diseases and mental health problems by analysing gut bacteria, and to treat them – or at least augment the effects of drug treatments – with specific bacteria. Cryan and his colleague Ted Dinan call these mood-altering germs “psychobiotics”, and have co-written a book with the American science writer Scott C Anderson called The Psychobiotic Revolution." —The Guardian"The Psychobiotic Revolution could change how you think." —sultanabun.com"The authors of The Psychobiotic Revolution present clear research that we are indeed what we eat and that our lives would be much more enjoyable if we could balance our gut health in order to balance the rest of us." —Peppermint PhD. blog“This book is written for a lay person. It does a very good job of explaining some difficult concepts in a way that will be easily understood by people who don’t have any biology background without dumbing the subject matter down so much that people with more knowledge would cringe as they read it. That’s a fine line to walk.” –Spirit blog“Many of my burning questions were answered in a simple and succinct way that makes the battle to improve our health and diet much more feasible.” –Jathan & Heather blog“Packed with the latest scientific research, [the book] informs and fascinates” –Literary Quicksand blog“The authors have combined all the most significant information and then gleaned out the important issues that the reader needs to know in an extremely easy to read book, which becomes a real page-turner. This short book certainly relates to “You are what you Eat!” –Patricia’s Wisdom blog“This authoritative yet engaging book provides up-to-the minute research and practical advice on the gut-brain axis, perhaps the most exciting area of science today. Written by some of the leaders in the field, it gives terrific insight into what is going on in the gut, how to change it to improve mood, and the largely unappreciated links between mental health and the many other diseases now linked to the gut microbiome.”—Rob Knight, Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation, University of California at San Diego, author of Follow Your Gut and coauthor of Dirt is Good“Anderson, Cryan and Dinan have infused life into cutting edge research that is often still mired in the scientific language…. The authors take on a near impossible task, to translate 150 years of research into the infinite complexity of human behavior and make it digestible. Compelling, engaging and informative, this book teaches us why microbes may affect all of our decisions…. This is brain food!”
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McGraw-Hill Education ISE Prescotts Principles of Microbiology
Book SynopsisPrescott''s Principles of Microbiology provides a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. Because of this balance, Prescott''s Principles of Microbiology is appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The authors have focused on readability, artwork, and the integration of several key themes, including evolution, ecology and diversity, throughout the text, making an already superior text even better.Table of ContentsPart One Introduction to Microbiology1 The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology2 Microscopy3 Bacterial and Archaeal Cell Structure4 Eukaryotic Cell Structure5 Bacterial and Archaeal GrowthPart Two Microbial Metabolism6 Introduction to Metabolism7 Catabolism: Energy Release and Conservation8 Anabolism: The Use of Energy in BiosynthesisPart Three Microbial Molecular Biology and Genetics9 Genome Replication10 Gene Expression11 Regulation of Cellular Processes12 Mechanisms of Genetic VariationPart Four The Diversity of the Microbial World13 Gram-Positive Bacteria14 Proteobacteria15 Nonproteobacterial Gram-Negative Bacteria16 Archaea17 Eukaryotic Microbes18 Viruses and Other Acellular Infectious Agents Part Six Host Defense and Pathogenicity22 Innate Host Resistance23 Adaptive Immunity24 The Human Microbiome and Host Interactions25 Infection and PathogenicityPart Seven Applied Microbiology26 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology27 Control of Microorganisms in the Environment28 Antimicrobial Chemotherapy29 Microbiology of Food30 Industrial and Environmental MicrobiologyPart Eight Methods in Microbiology31 Microbial DNA Technologies32 Microbial Genomics33 Methods in Microbial Biology34 Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
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Clinical Press Ltd The Origin of the Virus: The hidden truths behind
Book SynopsisGround-breaking, evidence-based book asks how many lives were lost because of Chinas negligence about lab-leaked SARS-CoV-2. In a disturbing reconstruction of events by two of the most reputable scientists in the world, a new book reveals for the first time how Chinese authorities and elite Wuhan scientists knew about SARS-CoV-2s menacing biological features from the start but remain silent to this day. In The Origin of the Virus (Clinical Press) Dr Steven Quay and Prof Angus Dalgleish, working with Italian reporter Paolo Barnard, show how China engaged in lies, omissions and obfuscations to cover up the laboratory origin of the virus. Had they immediately alerted the international community and policymakers of the extremely pathogenic molecular machinery present in SARS-CoV-2's genome, very large numbers of lives may have been spared, argue Quay, Dalgleish and Barnard. The authors provide a shocking account of the extreme experiments that led to the outbreak of the worst pandemic since the 1918 Spanish influenza. They broaden the censure to explain why some American and British scientists thwarted a proper investigation of the origin of COVID-19. Despite its impeccable scientific grounding the book is both a readable and gripping account that, for the first time, allows the public to partake in what lies at the heart of the many scandals surrounding the birth of the most deadly virus in modern times.Trade ReviewThe beauty of this book lies in its totally convincing narrative in a concise and entirely readable form. As a lay person with regard to medical matters I found the introductory chapter by the man who put the project together, Paolo Barnard, both fascinating and compelling, reading like a particularly enthralling story. Then the science kicks in with some hard academic research from Professor Dalgleish examining the genome of the virus and the peculiar nature of the spike proteins put there by Gain of Function studies of concern. Although impeccable in its reasoning the matters were explained in terms that are fully understandable. Then follows a nice cheeky chapter from doctor/scientist Steven Quay at the end of the book which lays out in a wonderfully logical manner how a bookie might view the odds of either zoonosis or lab-leak as the origin of the virus causing the Covid-19 pandemic .... an analysis supported by something called Bayesian statistics. I have read other books on the same matter but in my opinion this is the best .... the rival tomes are too large, filled out by journalese or just plain wrong. Once you realise that the virus has been made in a unique way such that it can attack almost any cell in the human body you begin to understand the importance of preventative measures and also become angry that the dangerous Gain of Function studies are continuing and worried that unless they are stopped the next pandemic of a novel virus will be even worse. Anthony Lloyd, primary schoolteacher and musician in Bristol, England (Review in Caduceus)
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Wolters Kluwer Health Fields Virology: Fundamentals
Book Synopsis Now in four convenient volumes, Field’s Virology remains the most authoritative reference in this fast-changing field, providing definitive coverage of virology, including virus biology as well as replication and medical aspects of specific virus families. This volume of Field’s Virology: Fundamentals, Seventh Edition, edited by Drs. Peter Howley and David M. Knipe, along with volume associate editors Drs. Lynn Enquist, Jeffrey I. Cohen, Eric O. Freed, Blossom A. Damania, and Sean P. J. Whelan, focuses on the basic principles of virology and reflects recent advances in this dynamic field. Bundled with the eBook, which will be updated regularly as new information about each virus is available, this text serves as the authoritative, up-to-date reference book for virologists, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and physicians, as well as undergraduate and graduate students interested in virology. Includes chapters on virus structures, essential viral functions, immune responses to viral infections, viral epidemiology, viral diagnostics, and viral therapies Up to date discussions of antiviral therapies and vaccine strategies Features more than 300 full-color illustrations, including key figures for use as lecture slides Provides quick, flexible access to current information both in print and in an improved eBook format Discusses virus structure, virus entry, replication, and assembly, virus-host cell interactions, host immune responses and vaccines, antiviral therapeutics, viral persistence and latency for HIV, and mechanisms of viral oncogenesis for HPV, KSHV and the hepatotropic viruses Newly revised Field’s Virology volumes, available in print and eBook format: • Emerging Viruses • DNA Viruses • RNA Viruses • Fundamental Virology Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
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Elsevier Science Intelligent Packaging
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Oxford University Press Microbiology
Book SynopsisModern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.Trade ReviewFor individuals from all backgrounds who need a succinct yet complete introduction to microbiology, this book is an ideal resource, and readers can use this book as a springboard into a wide variety of other topics in microbiology by using the resources for further reading provided at the end of the book. * R. K. Harris, CHOICE *Table of Contents1. Microbial diversity ; 2. How microbes operate ; 3. Molecular microbiology ; 4. Viruses ; 5. Microbiology of human health and disease ; 6. Microbial ecology and evolution ; 7. Microbes in agriculture and biotechnolohy ; Further reading ; Index
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Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd Death A New Perspective on the Phenomena of
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins LIR. Microbiología
Book Synopsis LIR. Microbiología , 4.a edición, es la versión actualizada y mejorada de una de las herramientas predilectas de los estudiantes para aprender microbiología. Manteniendo la estructura clásica de la serie Lippincott Illustrated Reviews, esta edición presenta textos claros y precisos acompañados de cientos de ilustraciones para una revisión eficaz que permite asimilar información compleja con rapidez. Los esquemas sencillos simplifican el proceso de revisión, acompañados por cientos de ilustraciones coloridas que hacen más accesibles los conceptos complejos y dan vida a los microorganismos. Esta edición hace que la preparación de exámenes sea más eficiente que nunca, con un énfasis en el contenido relevante para el examen, así como cientos de preguntas de revisión que ayudan a los estudiantes a prepararse con confianza.CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES:• Revisión de todo el contenido para familiarizar a los estudiantes con los temas y enfoques que es más probable que encuentren en los exámenes y en entornos clínicos.• Recursos pedagógicos: generalidades al comienzo de cada capítulo y recuadros de integración clínica• Formato de esquema de estilo lectivo que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través de conceptos esenciales.• Más de 400 ilustraciones a todo color aclaran microorganismos complejos y procesos comunes.• Los resúmenes de los capítulos resaltan la información más crítica y hacen que el estudio sea más eficiente y efectivo.• Los estudios de casos ilustrados desafían a los estudiantes a aplicar su comprensión a los escenarios clínicos más comunes.• Cientos de preguntas de revisión ayudan a los estudiantes a evaluar su comprensión y a prepararse para los exámenes. • Recursos en línea disponibles en thePoint (en inglés)
£50.40
Elsevier Health Sciences Oral Microbiology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 The mouth as a microbial habitat 3 The resident oral microbiota 4 Distribution, development and benefits of the oral microbiota 5 Dental plaque 6 Plaque-mediated diseases: Dental caries and periodontal diseases 7 Orofacial bacterial infections 8 Oral fungal infections 9 Orofacial viral infections 10 Antimicrobial agents 11 Oral microbiota and systemic disease 12 Infection control
£47.49
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Bergeys Manual of Determinative Bacteriology
Book SynopsisBased on the data contained in the four-volume Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, BMDB-9 also includes new genera and species, new combinations, and new taxa published through the January 1992 issue of the IJSB. Users will find short general descriptions that encompass all organisms by Groups; shape and size, Gram reaction, other pertinent morphological features, motility and flagella, relations to oxygen, basic type of metabolism, carbon and energy sources, habitat and ecology. BMDB-9 also includes discussions of difficulties in identification, keys or tables to genera and species, genus descriptions, synonyms, other nomenclatural changes, and numerous illustrations.Table of ContentsUsing this manual; the nature of bacterial identification schemes; procaryote or eucaryote?; the four major categories of bacteria; groups within the four major categories of bacteria.
£104.42
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Getting to Zero: A Doctor and a Diplomat on the
Book SynopsisIn 2014, a 28-year old British doctor found himself co-running the Ebola isolation unit in Sierra Leone’s main hospital after the doctor in charge had been killed by the virus. Completely overwhelmed and wrapped in stifling protective suits, he and his team took it in turns to provide care to patients while removing dead bodies from the ward. Against all odds he battled to keep the hospital open, as the queue of sick and dying patients grew every day. Only a few miles down the road the Irish Ambassador and Head of Irish Aid worked relentlessly to rapidly scale up the international response. At a time when entire districts had been quarantined, she travelled around the country, and met with UN agencies, the President and senior ministers so as to be better placed in alerting the world to the catastrophe unfolding in front of her. In this blow-by-blow account, Walsh and Johnson expose the often shocking shortcomings of the humanitarian response to the outbreak, both locally and internationally, and call our attention to the immense courage of those who put their lives on the line every day to contain the disease. Theirs is the definitive account of the fight against an epidemic that shook the world.Trade ReviewGetting to Zero is a compelling read, full of compassion, grief, ingenuity and stories of courage and unstinting commitment of local nurses, cleaners and others who remain unsung heroes of Ebola. But it is also full of tales of denial, extraordinary lapses in leadership and awkward truths that will make uncomfortable reading for many, locally and internationally. * Guardian *Written in an honest and engaging tone, their experience behind the scenes of the outbreak is illuminating and highlights important lessons for the management of future outbreaks, and the operational errors that increased the number of lives lost in the west African outbreak of 2014–16. * Lancet *Hundreds of reports have been written on the 2014 epidemic – the most widespread Ebola outbreak since the virus was discovered – but none is nearly as insightful, compassionate or unsparing as this. * Irish Times *A brave, bold, yet humble account from the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. This is vital reading to help us all do better next time. * David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee *Courage in extreme clinical danger, courage to challenge obstructive bureaucracy, courage to make tough decisions and the courage to endure. This is the courage that Sinead Walsh and Oliver Johnson displayed in Sierra Leone. Their compelling book is essential reading for all who care about global health. * Eldryd Parry, founder of the Tropical Health and Education Trust *A captivating and brutally honest account of the Ebola epidemic from two brave, committed individuals who unexpectedly found themselves at its epicentre. The authors pull no punches, and leave us asking: will these lessons be learned, or will the world once again forget and move on? * Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust *This powerful book asks important questions about aid and development and offers insights that everyone working in global health should absorb – as well as being a personal and very moving account of an epidemic that killed thousands. * Lord Nigel Crisp, Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health *Walsh and Johnson represent the best of international intervention. This book reveals the complexities and level of cooperation that made “getting to zero” possible. Offers excellent insight into those trying times. * O.B. Sisay, Director of the Situation Room at the National Ebola Response Centre, Sierra Leone *An extraordinary account from the thick of the battle against Ebola. This is history’s first draft, and a powerful example of persistent and pragmatic leadership. Mandatory reading for anyone concerned with global health in the broadest sense. * Paul Farmer, Harvard Medical School, and co-founder of Partners in Health *Takes us behind the scenes to the harrowing frontlines of the Ebola epidemic – highlighting a set of lessons that an inter-connected world would ignore at our peril. A compelling read. * Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to the UN *A detailed, up-close-and-personal perspective on the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, important for all who want to understand what it is to confront a terrible health threat. * Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, and former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention *Johnson and Walsh provide a frank, beautifully written, and essential guide to the lessons learned from the heart of the outbreak. Their first-hand experiences in battling this terrible disease will take your breath away. A must read. * Tulip Mazumdar, Global Health Correspondent for BBC News *Table of ContentsMaps Preface 1. New Beginnings: Sierra Leone before the Outbreak of Ebola 2. A Dubious Start: Ebola in Guinea 3. Ebola Emerges in Sierra Leone 4. Kenema Explodes 5. Armageddon 6. The Long Wait for Action 7. The Response Kicks Off 8. The Response Bears Fruit 9. Getting to Zero 10. Conclusion Afterword: If We Had to Do It All Again…
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Gill Microscopic Marvels
Book SynopsisGet colouring and let yourself be inspired by the marvels of the microscopic world as you make your way through this fascinating and important book.' Professor Luke O'NeillThis distinctive colouring book explores the beauty of microscopic life, from vaccines and viruses to protozoa and algae. Go on a journey of scientific discovery as your colours illuminate a hidden world beyond the limits of our own vision.Bring to life the nucleocapsid protein of the Covid-19 virus, the overlapping frill of the delphinium peregrinum seed and the shell-like carapace of a water-flea as you discover the startling and unexpected beauty of life under the lens.Containing over 60 detailed illustrations from the natural world, including a coronavirus vaccine on the cover and inside, this book is a calming celebration of small science.
£11.39
CABI Publishing Descriptions of Medical Fungi
Book SynopsisThe 4th edition of this book provides laboratory staff and clinicians with a quick benchtop reference on the identification and antifungal susceptibility of human and animal fungal infections. It contains descriptions of all the major medical fungal pathogens, 179 species from 109 genera. This updated edition includes new and revised descriptions and he authors have reconciled current morphological descriptions and name changes with more recent genetic data. The most common fungal species are described, including members of the yeasts, mucoromycetes, conidial moulds, dimorphic pathogens, and dermatophytes. The book features:updates to taxonomy and fungal names.more than 350 colour photographs. antifungal susceptibility profiles, including for new drugs where available.methods of identification including molecular and/or MALDI-ToF mass spectroscopy.This handy reference is essential for laboratory staff and clinicians dealing with the identification and management of human and animal fungal infections, researchers in medical microbiology and mycology laboratories.
£112.32
Wolters Kluwer Health Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease
Book SynopsisKnown for generations as the most comprehensive foundational text on medical microbiology, Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease delivers a thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of microbial diseases. This trusted text is universally praised for "telling the story of a pathogen" in an engaging way, facilitating learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms. Content is uniquely organized by microbial class and by organ system, making it equally at home in traditional and systems-based curricula. This updated 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field, including significant enhancements to the coverage of serious threats to global health (including COVID-19), respiratory and childhood viruses, and sexually transmitted diseases. New illustrations and additional learning features further clarify concepts, reinforce understanding, and help users confidently prepare for board exams and beyond. Abundant full-color images clarify microbial concepts, structures, and processes in vivid detail. New Subject Review Tables broaden students’ understanding of chapter content with additional context and detail. Paradigm boxes reinforce general principles through key examples. Case Studies with problem-solving questions, questions provide insight into clinical applications of microbiology, challenge students to apply what they’ve learned to common clinical scenarios. Key Concepts keep students focused on essential information. Suggested Readings guide students to relevant field research. Bolded Terms familiarize students with new or challenging terms. New content related to the COVID-19 pandemic concerning the virology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention of coronaviruses added to several relevant chapters prepares students for the clinical challenges ahead.
£64.80
HarperCollins Publishers The Mysterious World of Microorganisms
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelNot your average science book, this in-depth analysis of the smallest living things in our world, gives captivating insight into the wonderful world of microorganisms. Focussing on bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses, it explains some of the biggest diseases of our time as well as the processes of protecting ourselves.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type:Curriculum links:
£10.90
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Contain Multitudes
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Contain Multitudes The Microbes Within Us and a
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Killer Germs
Book SynopsisOffers a retrospective of the havoc-wreaking microbes of the past as well as an engrossing exploration of emerging threats, including a chapter on bioterrorism. This book helps readers discover what makes smallpox the most potentially devastating of all bioweapons, and how prepared we are to fight it.
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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc FreshCut Fruits and Vegetables
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The text brings together in a single work about conventional technologies and that can help professionals in the sector and improve the nutritional quality on fruit. It is a useful reference for researchers, professionals and students who want to understand the feasiblity and operability of these techniques to make informed choices in modern processing plants." --Industrie AlimentariTable of Contents1. Quality issues and safety concerns of fresh-cut products Quality issues, Browning, Loss of firmness, Nutrient loss, Safety concerns, microbiology 2. Sanitizers Chlorine, Quaternary ammonium compounds, Acidic compounds, Alkaline compounds, Ozone, Hydrogen peroxide 3. Antioxidants Acidulants, Reducing Agents, Chelating agents, Enzyme inhibitors, other anti-brownings 4. Texturizers Calcium, Ethylene blockers, enzyme inhibitors 5. Modified and controlled atmosphere packaging 6. Natural additives with antimicrobial and flavoring potential 7. Natural additives with anti-browning and texturizer potential 8. Fortificants 9. Probiotics 10. Edible coatings 11. Active and intelligent packaging 12. High-pressure processing 13. Microwave heating 14. Ohmic heating 15. Plasma processing 16. Hurdle technology 17. Fresh-cut plant processing design
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Pearson Education (US) Clinical Laboratory Microbiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart One: Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology Chapter 1: Development of Diagnostic Microbiology Chapter 2: Taxonomy and Classification Chapter 3: The Bacterial Cell Chapter 4: The Host’s Encounter with Microbes Chapter 5: Safety Part Two: Routine Specimen Processing Chapter 6: Specimen Collection Chapter 7: Cultivation of Microorganisms Chapter 8: Presumptive Identification Chapter 9: Final Identification Chapter 10: Immunological Tests Chapter 11: Susceptibility Testing Chapter 12: Emerging Technologies Part Three: Special Specimen Processing Chapter 13: Acid-Fast Bacilli Cultures Chapter 14: Fungal Cultures Chapter 15: Ova and Parasites Chapter 16: Viral, Chlamydial & Rickettsial Specimens Part Four: Clinically Significant Isolates Chapter 17: Aerobic Gram Positive Cocci Chapter 18: Aerobic Gram Negative Cocci Chapter 19: Aerobic Gram Positive Rods Chapter 20: Fastidious Gram-Negative Rods Chapter 21: Enterobacteriaceae Chapter 22: Non-fermenting Gram Negative Rods Chapter 23: Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Campylobacter and Helicobacter Chapter 24: Anaerobic Bacteria Chapter 25: Spirochetes Chapter 26: Mycobacterium Species Chapter 27: Miscellaneous Microorganisms Chapter 28: Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Chapter 29: Medical Mycology Chapter 30: Parasitology Chapter 31: Intracellular Microorganisms Part Five: Analysis of Body Systems for Infectious Disease Chapter 32: Cardiovascular System Chapter 33: Respiratory System Chapter 34: Urinary System
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Good Gut
Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking science behind the surprising source of good health Stanford University’s Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are pioneers in the most exciting and potentially transformative field of human health and wellness, the study of the relationship between our bodies and the trillions of organisms representing thousands of species to which our bodies play host, the microbes we call the microbiota. The Sonnenburgs argue that the microbiota determines in no small part whether we’re sick or healthy, fit or obese, sunny or moody—and that the microbiota has always been with us, coevolving with humans and entwining its functions with ours. They show us that humans are really composite organisms with microbial and human parts. But now, because of changes to diet, antibiotic over-use, and over-sterilization, our gut microbiota is facing a “mass extinction event,” which may explain the mysterious spike in some of our most troubling modern afflicti
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Oxford University Press Primary Surgery Volume 1 NonTrauma
Book SynopsisDescribes what a doctor can do if she/he cannot refer a patient, both in emergency and for 'cold surgery'. This work includes common problems such as Caesarean section, the resection of dead gut, and the release of pus from infected bones. It describes the organization and equipment found within an operating theatre.Trade ReviewIt is clear, thorough, well cross-referenced and deals with equipment and the organisation of the theatre, as well as with procedures themselves... almost certainly the best and most comprehensive text on surgery in developing countries. * Africa Health *Table of ContentsThe background to surgery; Theatres, antiseptics, and antibiotics; The control of bleeding; Basic methods and instruments; The surgery of sepsis: draining abscesses; Pus in the pleura, the pericardium, the peritoneum, and the pelvis; Pus in the muscles, bones and joints; Pus in the hands and feet; Methods for abdominal surgery; The acute abdomen: intestinal obstruction; The stomach; The appendix; The gall-bladder, pancreas, and spleen; Hernias; The surgery of conception; The surgery of pregnancy; The medicine of pregnancy; The surgery of labour; Other obstetric problems; Gynaecology; The breast and the thyroid; Proctology; Urology; The eye; The ear, nose, and throat; The teeth and mouth; Orthopaedics; Paediatric surgery; Surgery, AIDS, and hepatitis B; The surgery of tubercolosis; The surgery of leprosy; The surgery of `tropical' diseases; Oncology; Terminal care; Miscellaneous; Appendices.
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Oxford University Press Human Virology
Book SynopsisWritten by leading authors in the field with both clinical and molecular expertise, Human Virology provides an accessible introduction to this fascinating and important field, making the text ideal for students encountering virology for the first time.Trade ReviewWithout reservation. I will be recommending this edition. I will be reaching for my copy of this book and lending it to trainees. The general principles section is short but very well-put together - impressive. Subsequent chapters are organised as per Baltimore classification of viruses - this approach gives an ease of use to students that was remarked upon by the two students that I lent the book to and was obvious to me. * Dr Conall P Mccaughey, Consultant Virologist, Regional Virus Laboratory, Kelvin Laboratories, The Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast *The book is exceptionally well-written in consistent and clear style. The writers have thought about the readers understanding. The clinical case studies are brilliant - superbly put together aimed at contextualising and making memorable the content. Several of them will be great resources to teachers. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as did the two students that I lent it to. * Dr Conall P Mccaughey, Consultant Virologist, Regional Virus Laboratory, Kelvin Laboratories, The Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast *Table of ContentsPART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES; PART 2: SPECIFIC VIRUSES; GROUP 1 - POSITIVE SENSE SINGLE-STRANDED RNA VIRUSES; GROUP 2 - NEGATIVE-SENSE SINGLE-STRANDED RNA VIRUSES; GROUP 3 - DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA VIRUSES; GROUP 4 - DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA VIRUSES; GROUP 5 - SINGLE-STRANDED DNA VIRUSES; GROUP 6 - SINGLE-STRANDED POSITIVE SENSE RNA WITH AN RT; GROUP 7 - CIRCULAR DOUBLE-STRANDED DNA VIRUSES WITH AN RT; PART 3: PRACTICAL ASPECTS
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Oxford University Press, USA Medical Microbiology
Medical Microbiology covers a range of key laboratory techniques used in the diagnosis of human diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. The text is written specifically for biomedical science students and uses case studies throughout to highlight the clinical relevance of the techniques being described.
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Oxford University Press Cancer Virus
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the discovery of the first human cancer virus. Through intriguing accounts that include some remarkable characters and individual stories from around the globe - including the UK, Africa, USA, and China - it tells the story of the Epstein-Barr virus and the understanding of its connections to a variety of other diseases.Trade Review[A] pithy, pacy study. * Nature *It reads like a thriller ... the book is compelling and colourful, capturing the romance of scientific discovery so well that it is exciting and accessible. * Linda Geddes, New Scientist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ; Preface ; Introduction ; 1. Out of Africa ; 2. The Eureka moment ; 3. Convincing the Sceptics ; 4. EBV in Africa - Burkitt lymphoma ; 5. EBV in Asia - Nasopharyngeal carcinoma ; 6. New Diseases - An accident of nature; an accident of medicine ; 7. Unexpected Arrivals ; 8. Prevention and Cure ; 9. Making Sense of a Human Cancer Virus ; References ; Further Reading ; Glossary ; Index
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Penguin Books Ltd The Great Influenza
Book SynopsisTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''Everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history'' Bill Gates''Easily our fullest, richest, most panoramic history of the subject'' New York Times Book ReviewIn 1918, the world faced the deadliest pandemic in human history. What can the story of the so-called Spanish Flu teach us about the fight against present day crises, and how to prepare for future outbreaks? At the height of WWI, history''s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.Magisterial in its breadth of perspectivTrade Review'Everything you need to know about one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history' -- Bill Gates'Easily our fullest, richest, most panoramic history of the subject' -- New York Times Book ReviewMonumental... powerfully intelligent... not just a masterful narrative... but also an authoritative and disturbing morality tale -- Chicago Tribune'A sobering account of the 1918 flu epidemic, compelling and timely' -- Boston Globe'Majestic, spellbinding treatment of a mass killer' -- Kirkus'History brilliantly written... The Great Influenza is a masterpiece' -- Baton Rouge Advocate
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Medical Microbiology and Immunology Flash Cards
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Medical Microbiology
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As an introduction to medical microbiology for students, this book is excellent. The updated edition justifies replacing the previous editions. The writing is excellent and the subject material is organized very well. The book is very well illustrated with clear, easy-to-understand color graphics." -Eric Brown, PhD (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Introduction 1 Introduction to Medical Microbiology KEN 2 Human Microbiome in Health and Disease PAT 3 Sterilization, Disinfection, and Antisepsis PAT SECTION 2 General Principles of Laboratory Diagnosis 4 Microscopy and In Vitro Culture PAT 5 Molecular Diagnosis KEN 6 Serologic Diagnosis KEN SECTION 3 Basic Concepts in the Immune Response - ALL CHAPTERS KEN 7 Elements of Host Protective Responses 8 Innate Host Responses 9 Antigen-Specific Immune Responses 10 Immune Responses to Infectious Agents 11 Antimicrobial Vaccines SECTION 4 Bacteriology 12 Bacterial Classification, Structure, and Replication KEN 13 Bacterial Metabolism and Genetics KEN 14 Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis KEN 15 Role of Bacteria in Disease PAT 16 Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases PAt 17 Antibacterial Agents PAT - 35 18 Staphylococcus and Related Gram-Positive Cocci 19 Streptococcus and Enterococcus 20 Bacillus 21 Listeria and Related Gram-Positive Bacteria 22 Mycobacterium and Related Acid-Fast Bacteria 23 Neisseria and Related Genera 24 Haemophilus and Related Bacteria 25 Enterobacteriaceae 26 Vibrio and Related Bacteria 27 Pseudomonas and Related Bacteria 28 Campylobacter and Helicobacter 29 Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Rods 30 Clostridium 31 Non-Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria 32 Treponema, Borrelia, and Leptospira 33 Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma 34 Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Related Bacteria 35 Chlamydia and Chlamydophila SECTION 5 Virology - ALL KEN 36 Viral Classification, Structure, and Replication 37 Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis 38 Role of Viruses in Disease 39 Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases 40 Antiviral Agents and Infection Control 41 Papillomaviruses and Polyomaviruses 42 Adenoviruses 43 Human Herpesviruses 44 Poxviruses 45 Parvoviruses 46 Picornaviruses 47 Coronaviruses and Noroviruses 48 Paramyxoviruses 49 Orthomyxoviruses 50 Rhabdoviruses, Filoviruses, and Bornaviruses 51 Reoviruses 52 Togaviruses and Flaviviruses 53 Bunyaviridae and Arenaviridae 54 Retroviruses 55 Hepatitis Viruses 56 Prion Diseases SECTION 6 - ALL MIKE Mycology 57 Fungal Classification, Structure, and Replication 58 Pathogenesis of Fungal Disease - add section on mycotoxins and mycotoxicoses 59 Role of Fungi in Disease 60 Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Disease 61 Antifungal Agents 62 Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses 63 Subcutaneous Mycoses 64 Systemic Mycoses Caused by Dimorphic Fungi 65 Opportunistic Mycoses 66 Fungal and Fungal-Like Infections of Unusual or Uncertain Etiology SECTION 7 - ALL MIKE Parasitology 67 Parasitic Classification, Structure, and Replication 68 Pathogenesis of Parasitic Diseases 69 Role of Parasites in Disease 70 Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Disease 71 Antiparasitic Agents 72 Intestinal and Urogenital Protozoa 73 Blood and Tissue Protozoa 74 Nematodes 75 Trematodes 76 Cestodes 77 Arthropods
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Elsevier Science Lawries Meat Science
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Factors influencing the growth of meat animals 3. The structure and growth of muscle 4. Chemical and biochemical constitution of muscle 5. The conversion of muscle to meat 6. Meat microbiology and spoilage 7. The storage and preservation of meat: I Thermal technologies 8. The storage and preservation of meat: II Non-thermal technologies 9. The storage and preservation of meat: III Meat processing 10. The storage and preservation of meat: IV Packaging and storage 11. The eating quality of meat: I Colour 12. The eating quality of meat: II Tenderness 13. The eating quality of meat: III Flavour 14. The eating quality of meat: IV Water holding capacity and juiciness 15. The eating quality of meat: V Sensory evaluation of meat 16. Phenotyping of animals and their meat: Applications of low power ultrasounds, near infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging 17. Meat safety: I Foodborne pathogens and other biological issues 18. Meat safety: II Residues and contaminants 19. Meat authenticity and traceability 20. Meat composition and nutritional value 21. Meat and health 22. Edible by-products
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Elsevier Science Antimicrobial Peptides
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Historical developments of antimicrobial peptide research 2. Biosynthesis of peptide antibiotics and innate immunity 3. Antimicrobial peptides: features and mode of action 4. Purification techniques and characterisation of antimicrobial peptides 5. Peptide antibiotics from bacteria 6. Antimicrobial peptides of fungal origin 7. Insect peptides with antimicrobial effect 8. Amphibian host defence peptides 9. Plant derived antimicrobial peptides 10. Mammalian antimicrobial peptides 11. Antimicrobial peptides from marine environment 12. Peptides with antiviral activities 13. Peptide antibiotics against MDR bacteria 14. Antimicrobial peptide resistance 15. Recent advances and challenges in peptide drug development 16. Future perspective of peptide antibiotic market
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Murrays Basic Medical Microbiology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I Introduction 1 Overview of Medical Microbiology SECTION II Bacteria 2 Introduction to Bacteria 3 Aerobic Gram-Positive Cocci 4 Aerobic Gram-Positive Rods 5 Acid-Fast Bacteria 6 Aerobic Gram-Negative Cocci and Coccobacilli 7 Aerobic Fermentative Gram-Negative Rods 8 Aerobic Non-fermentative Gram-Negative Rods 9 Anaerobic Bacteria 10 Spiral Shaped Bacteria 11 Intracellular Bacteria SECTION III Viruses 12 Introduction to Viruses 13 Human Immunodeficiency Viruses 14 Human Herpes Viruses 15 Respiratory Viruses 16 Hepatitis Viruses 17 Gastrointestinal Viruses 18 Human Papilloma Virus SECTION IV Fungi 19 Introduction to Fungi 20 Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Fungi 21 Systemic Dimorphic Fungi 22 Opportunistic Fungi SECTION V Parasites 23 Introduction to Parasites 24 Protozoa 25 Nematodes 26 Trematodes 27 Cestodes 28 Arthropods SECTION VI Clinical Cases-Introduction to Infectious Diseases 29 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 30 Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 31 Gastrointestinal Tract Infections 32 Genitourinary Tract Infections 33 Central Nervous System Infections 34 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 35 Sepsis and Cardiovascular Infections 36 Miscellaneous Infections Index
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Elsevier Health Sciences Mims Medical Microbiology and Immunology
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Elsevier Health Sciences Artificial Intelligence in the Clinical
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsArtificial Intelligence in the Clinical Laboratory: An Overview with Frequently Asked Questions Electronic Health Record Optimization for Artificial Intelligence Clinical Artificial Intelligence: Design Principles and Fallacies Artificial Intelligence Applications in Clinical Chemistry Digital Health: Today's Solutions and Tomorrow's Impact Opportunities and Challenges with Artificial Intelligence in Genomics Using Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict and Develop Biomarkers Laboratory Aspects of Minimal / Measurable Residual Disease Testing in B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia Artificial Intelligence in the Genetic Diagnosis of Rare Disease
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Elsevier Science Microbiome and the Eye
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: How does the microbiome influence human health 1.The “normal gut microbiome and human health 2. The “normal oral microbiome and human health 3. The “normal eye microbiome and human health 4. What is microbial dysbiosis and how does it impact human health 5. Immune responses to microbial dysbiosis 6. Microbiome and wound healing Part 2: Microbiome alterations and eye disease 7. Microbiome alterations and ocular surface diseases (dry eye and allergy) 8. Microbiome alterations and keratitis 9. Microbiome abnormalities and uveitis 10. Microbiome abnormalities and glaucoma 11. Microbiome abnormalities and retinal disease 12. Microbiome manipulation as a target for eye diseases: Lessons from animal models 13. Microbiome manipulation as a target for eye diseases: Lessons from humans
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WW Norton & Co Did You Just Eat That Two Scientists Explore
Book SynopsisA rollicking yet rigorous inquiry that follows the science of germs into the kitchen, restaurant and everywhere else you eat and drink.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tumor Antigens Recognized by T Cells and
Book SynopsisRecent progress in fundamental tumor immunology has led to immunotherapy trials in patients with solid tumors and hematological malignancies. In the past, immunotherapy approaches were primarily based on enhancement of tumor immunity with cytokines and adjuvant therapy, without knowledge of relevant tumor antigens. The discovery of tumor antigens capable of eliciting immune responses has now resulted in the development of antigen-specific immunotherapy strategies. Vaccination with defined peptide epitopes, purified proteins, cell components, and whole cells expressing defined tumor antigens provides an opportunity to measure antigen-specific immune responses in vaccinated patients, and to correlate immunity with clinical outcome.Tumor Antigens Recognized by T Cells and Antibodies provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular nature of tumor antigens that can be recognized by antibodies, helper T lymphocytes and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Novel strategies to enhance ineffectiTable of ContentsTumor Antigens Recognized by Antibodies. Human Tumor Antigens Recognized by Antibodies (SEREX). Antibodies to Tumor Oncoproteins in Cancer Patients. Antibody and CTL Responses to the NY-ESO Antigen. Tumor Antigens Recognized by CD4+ T Cells (predominantly TH1). Melanoma Antigens Recognized by CD4+ T Cells. Mouse Models in the Recognition of Tumor Antigens. Antigens of the MAGE Family Recognized by CD4+ T Cells. Tumor antigens Recognized by CD8 T Cells. Melanoma Antigens Recognized by CD8 T Cells. Squamous Cells and Adeno Cancer Antigens Recognized by T Cells. Heat/Shock Proteins and Tumor Antigens. The Wilms Tumor Antigens as CTL Target. Ex vivo and in situ Tetramer Analysis of CTL Responses to Tumors. Altered Peptide Ligands of Tumor T Cell Epitopes: Implications for More Effective Vaccine Therapy in Human Neoplasia.
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Elsevier Health Sciences Sterilization Disinfection Control
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Elsevier Science Natural Antioxidants to Enhance the ShelfLife of
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Elsevier Science Food Industry 4.0
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Combating the Threat of Pandemic Influenza
Book SynopsisDrug discovery for influenza antivirals Priorities for combating pandemic influenza include rapid detection and identification, the quick administration of available drugs to treat the infection, the development of new antivirals, and the development of vaccines. Since lead-time may be required to produce an effective vaccine, antivirals would serve as a key first line of defense in containing an outbreak. Diverse antivirals, acting through different mechanisms, would help stay the development of resistant viruses. Thus, drug discovery for influenza antivirals is an important public healthrelated endeavor. With chapters contributed by leading international specialists, this guide gets readers up to speed on the latest advances and technologies in diverse approaches to drug discovery, covering: Existing antivirals, including broadly effective anti-respiratory virus agents The development of high-throughput screening assays IFN resisTable of ContentsContributors. Preface. 1. Existing Influenza Antivirals: The Mechanisms of Action and Potential in the Face of Avian Influenza (Erik De Clercq). 2. Development of High-Throughput Screening Assays for Influenza (Diana L. Noah, E. Lucile White, and James W. Noah). 3. Mechanisms of IFN Resistance by Influenza Virus (Heather J. Ezelle and Bret A. Hassel). 4. Broadly Effective Anti-Respiratory Virus Agents (Shiro Shigeta). 5. Current Status on Development of Nucleic Acid-based Antiviral Drugs Against Influenza Virus Inefection (Jonathan P. Wong, Mary E. Christopher, Murray Cairns, L.-Q. Sun, Roderic M.K. Dale, and Andres M. Salazar). 6. Antiviral RNA Interface Strategies Targeting Influenza Virus and Other Respiratory Viruses (Joost Haasnoot and Ben Berkhout). 7. Promising Antiviral Glyco-molecules from an Edible Alga (Toshimitsu Hayashi, Kyoko Hayashi, Kenji Kanekiyo, Jung-Bum Lee, Takahisa Nakano, and Minoru Hashimoto). 8. Rational Design of an Anti-Adhesion Drug for Influenza (Nicolai V. Bovin and Alexandra S. Gambaryan). 9. Understanding Influenza Neuraminidase Inhibitors Using Quantitative Structure - Activity Relationship (QSAR) Models (Rajeshwar P. Verma and Corwin Hansch). 10. Peptide Inhibitors Targeting Virus-Cell Fusion in Class 1 Enveloped Viruses (George F. Gao). 11. Novel Influenza Therapeutics (Laura M. Aschenbrenner, Nicole Pelletier, Mang Yu, and Fang Fang). Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Essential Microbiology for Pharmacy and
Book SynopsisThis text is an essential study guide for undergraduates studying microbiology modules on degree courses in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.Trade Review“As a quick review for budding pharmaceutical chemists who are learning pharmaceutical microbiology, this book could be useful. It is generally well written and presents a brief outline of the topics that it seeks to cover.” (Doody’s, 21 June 2013) Table of ContentsPreface vii Part I Characteristics of microorganisms Chapter 1 The microbial world 3 Chapter 2 Handling and growing microorganisms 11 Chapter 3 Bacterial structure and function 21 Chapter 4 Mycology: the study of fungi 33 Chapter 5 Protozoa 43 Chapter 6 Viruses and viral infections 49 Chapter 7 Characteristics of other microorganisms and infectious agents 57 Part II Microorganisms and the Treatment of Infections Chapter 8 Infection and immunity 65 Chapter 9 The selection and use of antibiotics 79 Chapter 10 Antibacterial antibiotics 87 Chapter 11 Antifungal agents 95 Chapter 12 Antiviral agents 103 Chapter 13 Antibiotic resistance 117 Chapter 14 Antibiotic stewardship 127 Part III Microorganisms and the Manufacture of Medicines Chapter 15 Bioburdens: counting, detecting and identifying microorganisms 137 Chapter 16 Antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives 149 Chapter 17 The manufacture of medicines: product contamination and preservation 161 Chapter 18 The design of sterilization processes 175 Chapter 19 Sterilization methods 183 Chapter 20 The use of microorganisms in the manufacture of medicines 197 Index 209
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Infections in Pregnancy
Book SynopsisAn infection that occurs during pregnancy presents a constellation of problems above and beyond those normally associated with the disease. Even a relatively minor infection can threaten the lives of both mother and fetus and cause serious birth defects; and many conventional treatments can produce disastrous side effects during pregnancy. Over the past half-decade, enormous strides have been made in our ability to understand, diagnose, and treat infections in pregnant women. Infections in Pregnancy, Second Edition, is expanded to cover the latest and most useful guidelines for understanding, diagnosing, and treating infections during pregnancy. This comprehensive volume contains in-depth explanations of dozens of diseases and their pathologies, from common infections, such as human papilloma virus, to new and rare diseases. It provides important information on the administration, monitoring, and side effects of new antibiotics; reviews the Centers for Disease Control and PrevTrade Review"This book brings together all of these infections and as such is a comprehensive review of the subject." --Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 19, Number 3, 1999Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Microflora of the Genital Tract. Antibiotic Usage in Pregnancy. Acute Chorioamnionitis. Postpartum Endometritis. Episiotomy Infection and Dehiscence. Soft-Tissue Infection. Syphilis in Pregnancy. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: I Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: II Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Granuloma Inguinale, Molluscum Contagiosum, Pediculosis Pubis, and Scabies. Hepatitis in Pregnancy. Varicella-Zoster Infection in Pregnancy. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Pregnancy. Mumps in Pregnancy. Measles in Pregnancy. Influenza Infection in Pregnancy. Protozoan Infection in Pregnancy. Pneumonia in Pregnancy. Preconceptual Counseling. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Gastroenteritis Viruses No 238 Novartis
Book SynopsisThis important book covers the structure and molecular biology of small round structured viruses (SSRVs) such as caliciviruses and astroviruses, and the basic pathology of infection. It provides readers with the knowledge needed to make progress in the prevention and treatment of these infections.Table of ContentsIntroduction (M. Estes). Gastroenteritis Viruses: An Overview (R. Glass, et al.). Structural Studies on Gastroenteritis Viruses (B. Prasad, et al.). Early Events of Rotavirus Infection: The Search for the Receptor(s) (C. Arias, et al.). Rotavirus RNA Replication and Gene Expression (J. Patton). Pathogenesis of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (M. Estes, et al.). Correlates of Protection Against Rotavirus Infection and Disease (P. Offit). Rotavirus Epidemiology and Surveillance (U. Desselberger, et al.). A Rotavirus Vaccine for Prevention of Severe Diarrhoea of Infants and Young Children: Development, Utilization and Withdrawal (A. Kapikian). The Molecular Biology of Human Caliciviruses (I. Clarke & P. Lambden). Molecular Epidemiology of Human Enteric Caliciviruses in The Netherlands (M. Koopmans, et al.). Molecular Biology of Astroviruses: Selected Highlights (S. Matsui, et al.). Molecular Epidemiology of Human Astroviruses (S. Monroe, et al.). Enteric Infections with Coronaviruses and Toroviruses (K. Holmes). Viruses Causing Diarrhoea in AIDS (R. Pollok). Treatment of Gestrointestinal Viruses (M. Farthing). Summing-Up (M. Estes). Index of Contributors. Subject Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A Practical Guide to Clinical Bacteriology
Book SynopsisInterspersed with cartoons which are simultaneously educational and amusing, this reference examines the principles of bacteriology. It has been designed as a handbook to give medical students ready access to all types of bacteria and their treatment.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Classification of Bacteria. Ecology and Spread of Bacteria. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections. Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Infections. Antimicrobial Agents. Sterilisation and Disinfection. Immunisation Against Bacterial Infections. Clinical Syndromes. The Stapylococci. Bacillus Species. Listeria. The Clostridia. Treponema Species. Borrelia Species. Legionella. Brucella Species. Franciscella, Yersinia and Pasteurella Species. Coliforms, Pseudomonads and Allied Organisms. Salmonella Species. Shigella Species. Vibrios. Helicobacter Pylori. Bacteroides Species. The Mycobacteria. The Mycoplasmas. The Chlamydiae. The Rickettsiae. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Communicable Disease
Book SynopsisCommunicable Disease Epidemiology and Control Edited by Norman Noah King''s College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK, and Mary O''Mahony Public Health Laboratory Service, London, UK With the growing interest in communicable diseases and their control worldwide, largely due to new and re-emerging infections, there is a need for up-to-date information in this continually changing field. Timely and wide ranging, Communicable Disease: Epidemiology and Control addresses many of the contemporary issues and provides: * Detailed and concise examination of management issues, such as commissioning and contracting, setting up an incident room, and legal aspects * A practical approach * An examination of a wide spectrum of issues in communicable diseases, including cholera, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and sexually transmitted diseases This volume is an invaluable resource for microbiologists, epidemiologists and all professionals involved in public health.Table of ContentsEPIDEMIOLOGY. Global Trends in Communicable Disease Control (A. Cliff & P. Haggett). Recent Trends in the Epidemiology and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (I. Simms & A. Nicoll). The Global Resurgence of Cholera (E. Mintz, et al.). The Resurgence of Tuberculosis (J. Grange). The Epidemiology of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (R. Khabbaz & J. Childs). Consequences of Helicobacter pylori Infection (R. Feldman & D. Strachan). MANAGEMENT ISSUES. Commissioning and Contracting Issues in Communicable Disease Control (G. Duckworth & A. Cummins). Setting Up an Incident Room (E. Mitchell). Legal Aspects of Communicable Disease Control (M. Painter & J. Button). Surveillance of Infectious Disease in a Region (S. Palmer). Appendix. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
Book SynopsisIn 1993, an International Task Force for Disease Eradication evaluated over 80 potential candidate diseases and made recommendations. However, little has been done to develop the science of eradication systematically. This book reports the findings of a multidisciplinary workshop on the eradication of infectious diseases. It reviews the history of eradication efforts and lessons from previous campaigns and distinguishes among eradication, elimination, and control programs and extinction of an etiologic agent. It addresses a wide range of related issues, including biological and socio-political criteria for eradication, costs and benefits of eradication campaigns, opportunities for strengthening primary health care in the course of eradication efforts, and other aspects of planning and implementing eradication programs. Finally, it stresses the importance of global mechanisms for formulating and implementing such programs.Table of ContentsWhat Is Eradication? (F. Fenner, et al.). Lessons from Previous Eradication Programs (A. Hinman D. Hopkins). The Role of Mathematical Models in Eradication of Infectious Disease (G. Medley, et al.). Group Report: How Is Eradication to Be Defined and What Are the Biological Criteria? (E. Ottesen, et al.). Disease Eradication Initiatives and General Health Services: Ensuring Common Principles Lead to Mutual Benefits (R. Aylward, et al.). Economic Appraisal of Eradication Programs: The Question of Infinite Benefits ( A. Acharya C. Murray). An Economic Perspective on Programs Proposed for Eradication of Infectious Diseases (M. Gyldmark A. Alban). Group Report: What Are the Criteria for Estimating the Costs and Benefits of Disease Eradication? (R. Hall, et al.). Roles for Public and Private Sectors in Eradication Programs (C. de Quadros, et al.). Overcoming Political and Cultural Barriers to Disease Eradication (S. Foster). Advantages and Disadvantages of Concurrent Eradication Programs (S. Cochi, et al.). Designing Eradication Programs to Strengthen Primary Health Care (C. Taylor R. Waldman). Group Report: What Are the Societal and Political Criteria for Eradication? (S. Cochi, et al.). Are There Better Global Mechanisms for Formulating, Implementing, and Evaluating Eradication Programs? (I. Arita). Thoughts on Organization for Disease Eradication (W. Foege). Group Report: When and How Should Eradication Programs Be Implemented? (R. Goodman, et al.). Indexes.
£276.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Cellular Microbiology BacteriaHost Interactions
Book SynopsisThis text is for advanced undergraduates of microbiology and medical microbiology, presenting a comprehensive introduction to late-1990s molecular biology of the interactions between bacteria and eukaryotic cells, and their relevance to human diseases.Trade Review"A splendidly written book...""...the authors have achieved their goal and the book should be useful to students and researchers in many subject areas." --Microbiology Today, November 2000Table of ContentsBACKGROUND TO CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY. An Introduction to Cellular Microbiology. The Cellular Biology Underlying Prokaryotic-Eukaryotic Interactions. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Signalling Mechanisms. Molecular Techniques Defining Bacterial Virulence Mechanisms. PROKARYOTIC-EUKARYOTIC INTERACTIONS IN INFECTION. Bacterial Adhesion to Host Cells. Bacterial Invasion of Host Cells. Bacterial Protein Toxins: Agents of Disease and Probes of Eukaryotic Cell Behaviour. The Innate Immune Response and Bacterial Infections. Acquired Immunity in the Defence Against Bacteria. Future Developments in Cellular Microbiology. Index.
£125.06
Cambridge University Press Modeling Disease Transmission and Its Prevention by Disinfection
Book SynopsisPathogenic microorganisms exploit a number of different routes for transmission and this book demonstrates how the spread of disease can be prevented through the practices of disinfection and controlling microbial growth.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: ' … well written, and each chapter is extensively referenced'. The Journal of Medical MicrobiologyTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The transmission and prevention of disease C. J. Hurst and P. A. Murphy; 2. Strategies for modeling microbial colonization of the human body in health and disease R. A. Ross and M T Lee; 3. Role of pathogen monitoring in microbial risk assessment J. B. Rose, J. T. Lisle and C. N. Haas; 4. Estimating the risk of acquiring infectious disease from ingestion of water C. J. Hurst, R. M. Clark and S. E. Regli; 5. Bacterial resistance to potable water disinfectants M. H. Stewart and B. H. Olson; 6. Preventing foodborne infectious disease C. J. Hurst; 7. Disinfection of microbial aerosols S. Clark and P. Scarpino; 8. Transmission of viral infections through animate and inanimate surfaces and infection control through chemical disinfection S. A. Sattar and V. S. Springthorpe; 9. The role of chemical disinfectants in controlling bacterial contaminants on environmental surfaces D. J. Gaber, T. M. Cusack and E. Scott; 10. Sterilization and disinfection of medical devices A. B. Margolin and V. C. Chamberlain; 11. Ultraviolet light disinfection of water and wastewater P. F. Roessler and B. F. Severin; 12. Thermal inactivation of microorganisms G. Le Jean and G. Abraham; Index.
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