Foundations in microbiology : basic principles /
Kathleen Park Talaro, Pasadena City College, Barry Chess, Pasadena City College.
- Tenth edition.
- pages cm
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. The Main Themes of Microbiology -- 2. The Chemistry of Biology -- 3. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms -- 4. A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms -- 5. A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms -- 6. An Introduction to Viruses -- 7. Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth -- 8. An Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life -- 9. Microbial Genetics -- 10. Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology -- 11. Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control -- 12. Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy -- 13. Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection, Disease, and Epidemiology -- 14. An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunities -- 15. Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization -- 16. Disorders in Immunity -- 17. Procedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing Infections.