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Document Type: | Book |
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All Authors / Contributors: |
Kathleen P Talaro; Barry Chess |
ISBN: | 9781259916038 1259916030 9781260084320 1260084329 |
OCLC Number: | 958371369 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | xxx, 555, A-3, B-3, C-2, D-2, G-17, I-21 pages color illustrations ; 28 cm |
Contents: | The main themes of microbiology -- The chemistry of biology -- Tools of the laboratory: methods of studying microorganisms -- A survey of prokaryotic cells and microorganisms -- A suvery of eukaryotic cells and microorganisms -- An introduction to viruses -- Microbial nutrition, ecology, and growth -- An introduction to microbial metabolism: the chemical crossroads of life -- An introduction to microbial genetics -- Genetic engineering: a revolution in molecular biology -- Physical and chemical agents for microbial control -- Drugs, microbes, host -- the elements of chemotherapy -- Microbe-human interactions: infection, disease, and epidemiology -- An introduction to host defenses and innate immunities -- Adaptive, specific immunity and immunization -- Disorders in immunity -- Procedures for identifying pathogens and diagnosing infections. |
Responsibility: | Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess. |
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Abstract:
A microbiology text that offers a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters. Using case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts, it features art and updated photos to help concepts stand out. It also includes detailed reports showing how your assignments measure various learning objectives from the book.
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