Microbiology : essentials and applications / Larry McKane, Judy Kandel
Publication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c1985.Description: xvi, 777 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cmISBN:- 0070451257
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Contents;
1. Microbiological perspectives
The world of microbiology
Introduction to the microbes
Investigating the microbial world
2. The microbes
Structure and function of bacteria
Bacteria systematics
Bacteria: Growth and laboratory cultivation
Fungi
Protozoa and algae
Viruses
3. Chemical basis for life
The molecules of life
Metabolic dynamics of life
Microbial genetics
4. Antimicrobial methods
Control of microorganisms
Antibiotics and chemotherapy
5. Infectious processes and host responses
Host-parasite interactions
Acquired immunity
General concepts of pathogenesis
Principles of epidemiology
Clinical specimens for microbial and serological analysis
6. Microbial diseases and their prevention
Diseases acquired through the respiratory tract
Diseases acquired through the alimentary tract
Diseases acquired through the genitourinary tract
etc.
7. Microbes and resources
Microbial biotechnology
Glossary : p. 711-738 . _ Index : p. 745-777.
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