Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

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Completely updated and in full color, this 3rd edition covers all the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. A logical building-block approach supplies what students need to know in an easy-to-use, memorable format. Material is presented in a progressive manner, from basic principles and concepts to systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases, promoting greater understanding and the development of problem-solving skills. Part I of the text explains basic principles and concepts, setting up a firm foundation in microbiology. Building on these basics, Part II highlights methods for the identification of significant isolates. Part III uses an organ system approach to discuss the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases — with a focus on the most medically significant and commonly encountered diseases. Key Features More than 800 full-color illustrations. Hands-on procedures describe laboratory techniques. A case study begins each chapter with a related, real-life situation. All chapters make learning easier with features such as outlines, objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, points to remember, and learning assessment questions.

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Connie R. Mahon MS, MT(ASCP), CLS, Associate Professor, Department of CLS, University of Texas-Health Science Center, School of Allied Health Science/Medical Technology Program George Manuselis, Jr., MA, MT(ASCP), Instructor, Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH, USA Donald C. Lehman, EdD, MT(ASCP), Department of Medical Technology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA Table of Contents Part I Introduction to Clinical Microbiology 1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics 2. Host-Pathogen Interaction 3. The Laboratory Role in Infection Control NEW! 4. Control of Microorganisms 5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory 6. Specimen Collection and Processing 7. Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials 8. Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms 9. Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria NEW! 10. Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases NEW! 11. Applications of Molecular Diagnostics12. Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action and Resistance 13. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Part II Laboratory Identification of Significant Isolates 14. Staphylococci 15. Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci 16. Corynebacterium and Other Nonspore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods 17. Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli 18. Neisseria Species and Moraxella Catarrhalis 19. Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli 20. Enterobacteriacae 21. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacer Species 22. Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli 23. Anaerobes of Clinical Importance 24. The Spirochetes 25. Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma 26. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculous Mycobacteria 27. Medically Significant Fungi 28. Diagnostic Parasitology 29. Clinical Virology 30. Agents of Bioterror NEW! 31. Biofilms: Architects of Disease NEW! Part III Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: an Organ System Approach to Diagnostic Microbiology 32. Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 33. Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections 34. Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning 35. Infections of the Central Nervous System 36. Bacteremia and Sepsis 37. Urinary Tract Infections 38. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 39. Infections in Special Patient Populations 40. Zoonotic and Rickettsial Diseases 41. Ocular Infections Appendix A. Selected Bacteriologic Culture Media B. Selected Mycology Media, Fluids, and Stains C. Answers to Learning Assessment Questions Glossary Index