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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
