Microbiology : an introduction /
Gerard J. Tortora, Bergen Community College, Berdell R. Funke, North Dakota State University, Christine L. Case, Skyline College.
- Thirteenth edition.
- 1 volume (various paging) : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology -- 1. The Microbial World and You -- 2. Chemical Principles -- 3. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope -- 4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells -- 5. Microbial Metabolism -- 6. Microbial Growth -- 7. The Control of Microbial Growth -- 8. Microbial Genetics -- 9. Biotechnology and DNA Technology -- Part Two: A Survey of the Microbial World -- 10. Classification of Microorganisms -- 11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea -- 12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths -- 13. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions -- Part Three: Interaction between Microbe and Host -- 14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology -- 15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity -- 16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host -- 17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host -- 18. Practical Applications of Immunology -- 19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System -- 20. Antimicrobial Drugs -- Part Four Microorganisms and Human Disease -- 21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes -- 22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System -- 23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems -- 24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System -- 25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System -- 26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems -- Part Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology -- 27. Environmental Microbiology -- 28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology.
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