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Microbiology

A Clinical Approach

Microbiology - Anthony Strelkauskas, Jennifer Strelkauskas, Danielle Moszyk-Strelkauskas Enlarge
Edition:
1st
Author(s):
Anthony Strelkauskas, Jennifer Strelkauskas, Danielle Moszyk-Strelkauskas
ISBN:
9780815365143
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
November 17, 2009
Content Details:
730 pages | 629 illustrations
Language:
English
(Translations)

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  • About the Book

    Book Summary

    Microbiology: A Clinical Approach is a new and unique microbiology textbook for pre-nursing and allied health students. It is clinically-relevant and uses the theme of infection as its foundation,covering all standard topics taught in a pre-nursing/allied health microbiology course. The book follows a novel sequence and includes innovative chapters on emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and bioterrorism not seen in other textbooks. Microbiology is student-friendly: its text, figures and electronic resources have been carefully designed to help students understand difficult concepts and to keep them interested in the material. The textbook is supported with a robust ancillary package for instructors which will easily allow them to incorporate the book’s new approach into their lectures. Students working towards careers in the healthcare professions will achieve success with Microbiology: A Clinical Approach.

    Reviews

      "[Microbiology: A Clinical Approach] is true to its title, providing an up-to-date overview of infection from a clinical perspective….The main advantage of this book is that it is organized by systems: linking the clinical syndrome to its microbiology….The easily navigable chapters are enriched with outstanding illustrations and informative tables, and finished with salient summary points. In fact, the learning aids presented far exceeded my expectations for a textbook….The opening pages of the book contain a wealth of guidance on how to use these features, with further complimentary resources available on-line and in the form of accompanying software for those who wish to apply for them….it is an interesting book that has been well researched and the format makes it fun to read. In addition, it is relatively inexpensive as far medical textbooks go and thus it would be appropriate for individual purchase as well as library collections." - Microbiology Today, June 2010

  • Table of Contents

    PART I FOUNDATIONS
    1. What Is Microbiology and Why Does It Matter?
    2. Fundamental Chemistry for Microbiology
    3. Essentials of Metabolism
    4. An Introduction to Cell Structure and Host–Pathogen Relationships

    PART II DISEASE MECHANISMS
    5. Requirements for Infection
    6. Transmission of Infection, the Compromised Host, and Epidemiology
    7. Principles of Disease
    8. Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases

    PART III CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASE-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS
    9. The Clinical Significance of Bacterial Anatomy
    10. Bacterial Growth
    11. Microbial Genetics and Infectious Disease
    12. The Structure and Infection Cycle of Viruses
    13. Viral Pathogenesis
    14. Parasitic and Fungal Infections

    PART IV HOST DEFENSE
    15. The Innate Immune Response
    16. The Adaptive Immune Response
    17. Failures of the Immune Response

    PART V CONTROL AND TREATMENT
    18. Control of Microbial Growth with Disinfectants and Antiseptics
    19. Antibiotics
    20. Antibiotic Resistance

    PART VI MICROBIAL INFECTIONS
    21. Infections of the Respiratory System
    22. Infections of the Digestive System
    23. Infections of the Genitourinary System
    24. Infections of the Central Nervous System
    25. Infections of the Blood
    26. Infections of the Skin and Eyes

    PART VII THE BEST AND THE WORST: IMPORTANT ISSUES IN MICROBIOLOGY
    27. Biotechnology
    28. Bioterrorism

    Answers to Questions
    Glossary
    Pathogen List

  • Instructor Resources

    Instructor Resources

    To access instructor resources please go to http://microsite.garlandscience.com/micro

    The Art of Microbiology: A Clinical Approach
    Artwork available in PowerPoint and JPEG.

    Instructor's Manual
    To facilitate the design of a course around this book, the authors provide: a sample syllabus, based on their course; detailed guidance on each chapter; presentation strategies; clinical connections; instructional goals; and discussion of potential problem areas for students.

    Instructor's Lecture Outlines
    These PowerPoint presentations provide a complete set of lecture outlines for this course integrated with illustrations and tables from the book. There is one presentation for each chapter. The presentations can be used in the classroom "as is," or can be easily adapted to suit your course.

    MicroMovies
    Short movies have been developed to complement material in a select number of chapters, with a special emphasis on molecular genetics, virology, and immunology. The movies are identified in the text with a special icon. Each movie has a voice-over narration, and the text for this voice-over is located in the "Instructor's Media Guide." The movies can easily be imported into PowerPoint presentations, and are available in two handy formats: WMV and Quick Time. Students are provided with the movies and movie scripts on the Student Resource Website.

    Instructor's Media Guide
    This PDF overviews the multimedia package available for students and instructors. It also contains the text of the voice-over narration for all of the "MicroMovies."

    Question Bank
    Written by Sherry L. Fuller-Espie, Cabrini College, the "Question Bank" contains over 800 questions in a variety of formats: multiple choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and depth-of-understanding questions organized by book chapter. Answers are also given. The questions test basic retention of scientific facts and the ability to understand and apply concepts. They are designed for quizzes and examinations, and the multiple-choice questions are suitable for use with personal response systems (clickers).

    Diploma® Computerized Question Bank
    The questions from the Microbiology: A Clinical Approach question bank have been loaded into the Diploma test generator software. The software is easy to use and can scramble questions to create multiple tests. Questions are organized by chapter and type, and can be additionally categorized by the instructor according to difficulty or subject. Existing questions can be edited and new ones added. It is fully compatible with several course management systems, including Blackboard®. The software is available for both Windows and Macintosh to qualified instructors.

  • Student Resources

    Student Resources

    To access student resources please go to http://microsite.garlandscience.com/micro

    E-Tutor
    The E-Tutor provides guidance for answering all of the questions found at the end of each chapter of the book. It not only provides the right answer but also explains why a particular answer is correct.

    MicroMovies
    These movies will help you understand the concepts in the book. The scripts for the movies are available in PDF format.

    Bug Parade
    This is an enhanced version of the pathogens list in the book. If you click on the name of the bug, you will hear the correct pronunciation.

    Flashcards
    Available for each chapter, these will help you master the key vocabulary.

    Glossary
    The entire glossary from the book is available online and searchable.

    Lecture Notes
    These topical outlines are designed to help you follow a lecture on a particular chapter. You may want to print these out, bring them to class, and annotate them during the lecture.

  • E-book

    E-book

    Microbiology: A Clinical Approach is now available in the US and Canada as a downloadable e-book from VitalSource.

    VitalBook technology enables students to:

    • Search the text
    • Add highlights and notes, and share them
    • Download to multiple devices, including iPads

    The various e-book options for Microbiology: A Clinical Approach enable students to save significantly over the printed version.

    • eBook purchase: $105.00 (30% off list price)
    • 1 year e-rental: $90.00 (40% off list price)
    • 180 day e-rental: $75.00 (50% off list price)
    • Individual chapters: $9.00 each

    To purchase or rent the e-book at the VitalSource store go to: http://store.vitalsource.com/show/978-1-1368-4386-0

     

  • Downloads

    Samples & Downloads


    Click on any of the links below to download a printable PDF of a sample chapter.

    Chapter 5: Requirements for Infection