Microbiology and infection

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Microbiology and infection

Churchill Livingstone, 1996

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Description

This is a concise text of clinically-orientated microbiology and infection. Each chapter deals with appropriate self-assessment material, including case histories, specially designed to be of maximum benefit to the student during the self-directed learning and exam preparation. Only the core of the subject is covered in a concise way, ideal for both learning afresh and examination review. Diagrams are designed to be simple and memorable so that the student is able to reproduce them in examinations.

Table of Contents

SECTION a INTRODUCTION to MICROBIOLOGY and INFECTION: Biology of Microorganisms. Pathogenesis of Infection. Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. SECTION B INFECTION in CLINICAL PRACTICE: Infections of the Skin and Soft Tissues. Infections of the Respiratory Tract. Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Related Organs. Urinary Tract Infections. Infections of the Genital Tract. Infections of the Central Nervous System. Infections of the Eye and Surrounding Structures. Bone and Joint Infections. Congenital and Neonatal Infections. Infections in Older Children. Infections in Hospital Patients. Infections in Immunocompromised Patients. Infections in International Travellers. Orphan Infections. SECTION C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bacteriology. Virology. Parasitology. Mycology. Entomology. Laboratory Methods. Antimicrobial Agents.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA28246485
  • ISBN
    • 0443050341
    • 0443050341
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Edinburgh
  • Pages/Volumes
    256p
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