Microbiology : an introduction / Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case.
Publication details: Menlo Park, Calif. : Benjamin/Cummings, c1998.Edition: 6th editionDescription: xxiv, 832 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:- 0805385355
- 0805379797 (disc)
- 9780805385359
- 579 22 TOR
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PART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY
1. The microbial world and you
2. Chemical principles
3. Observing microorganisms through a microscope
4. Functional anatomy of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells
5. Microbial metabolism
6. Microbial growth
7. The control of microbial growth
8. Microbial genetics
9. Recombination DNA and biochemistry
PART TWO: A SURVEY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLD
10. Classification
11. Bacteria
12. Fungi, Algae, protozoa, and multicellular parasites
13. Viruses
PART THREE: INTERACTION BETWEEN MICROBE AND HOST
14. Principles of disease and epidemiology
15. Microbial mechanisms and pathogenicity
16. Nonspecific defenses of the host
17. Specific defenses of the host: immune response
18. Practical applications of immunology
19. Disorders associated with immune system
20. Antimicrobial drugs
PART FOUR: MICROORGANISMS AND HUMAN TRUTH
21. Microbial diseases of the skin and eyes
22. Microbial diseases of the nervous system
23. Microbial diseases of the cardiovascular and lymphatic system
Includes index.
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: IBM-compatible PC; for Macintosh and Windows.
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