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Microbiology : an introduction / Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case.

By: Contributor(s): 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
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 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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