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Microbiology / Michael J. Pelczar, Jr. and Roger D. Reid.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c1972Edition: 3rd editionDescription: x, 948 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0070492263
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 576 20 PEL
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CONTENTS

Introduction to microbiology
the scope of microbiology
the evolution of microbiology
characterization and classification of microorganisms

Characteristics of bacteria
the microscopic observation of microorganisms
The anatomy of bacteria
the cultivation of bacteria
reproduction and growth
pure cultures and growth characteristics
enzymes
bacterial metabolism: energy production
bacterial metabolism: synthesis
modifications, mutations, and genetics
the orders of bacteria

Microorganisms other than bacteria
Fungi- the molds
Fungi: the yeasts
Algae
protozoa
viruses: general characteristics
viruses: infections of plants and animals
viruses: The bacteriophage
Rickettsiae and chlamydiae

Control of microorganisms
fundamentals of control
control by chemical agents
antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents

Microorganisms and disease
Pathogens, virulence and infection
resistance and immunity
serological and diagnostic methods
airborne infections of man
food- and waterborne infections of man
contact diseases of animals
infectious diseases of plants

Applied microbiology
soil microbiology
microbiology of air
aquatic microbiology
microbiology of domestic water and sewage
microbiology of food
microbiology of milk
industrial microbiology
microbial interactions

Includes references and index

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