1 An Invisible World -- 2 How We See the Invisible World -- 3 The Cell -- 4 Prokaryotic Diversity -- 5 The Eukaryotes of Microbiology -- 6 Acellular Pathogens -- 7 Microbial Biochemistry -- 8 Microbial Metabolism -- 9 Microbial Growth -- 10 Biochemistry of the Genome -- 11 Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics -- 12 Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics -- 13 Control of Microbial Growth -- 14 Antimicrobial Drugs -- 15 Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity -- 16 Disease and Epidemiology -- 17 Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses -- 18 Adaptive Specific Host Defenses -- 19 Diseases of the Immune System -- 20 Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response -- 21 Skin and Eye Infections -- 22 Respiratory System Infections -- 23 Urogenital System Infections -- 24 Digestive System Infections -- 25 Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections -- 26 Nervous System Infections -- Fundamentals of Physics and Chemistry Important to MicrobiologyMathematical BasicsMetabolic PathwaysTaxonomy of Clinically Relevant MicroorganismsGlossary

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

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In English.

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