Description
Book SynopsisCowan's, Microbiology:A Systems Approach is the perfect book for all students. Whether yourstudents have prerequisite knowledge of biology or chemistry, this textbookwill help them learn the fascinating world of microbiology. Students interestedin allied health or nursing, will love this book for its balanced coverage ofthe basics and clinical applications.
Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1- The Main Themes of Microbiology
CHAPTER 2- The Chemistry of Biology
CHAPTER 3- Tools of the Laboratory Methods for the Culturing and Microscopy of Microorganisms
CHAPTER 4- Bacteria and Archaea
CHAPTER 5- Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
CHAPTER 6- Microbial Genetics
CHAPTER 7- Viruses and Prions
CHAPTER 8- Genetic Analysis and Recombinant DNA Technology
CHAPTER 9- Microbial Nutrition and Growth
CHAPTER 10- Microbial Metabolism
CHAPTER 11- Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
CHAPTER 12- Antimicrobial Treatment
CHAPTER 13- Microbe–Human Interactions Health and Disease
CHAPTER 14- Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
CHAPTER 15- Host Defenses I Overview and Innate Immunity
CHAPTER 16- Host Defenses II Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
CHAPTER 17- Disorders in Immunity
CHAPTER 18- Diagnosing Infections
CHAPTER 19- Infectious Diseases Manifesting on the Skin and Eyes
CHAPTER 20- Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Nervous System
CHAPTER 21- Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
CHAPTER 22- Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Respiratory System
CHAPTER 23- Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Gastrointestinal Tract
CHAPTER 24- Infectious Diseases Manifesting in the Genitourinary System
CHAPTER 25- Microbes in Our Environment and the Concept of One Health
