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Revision of: Bailey & Scott's diagnostic microbiology / Betty A. Forbes, Daniel F. Sahm, Alice S. Weissfeld; photography by Ernest A. Trevino.
- NEW! The Bigger Picture section in each body system chapter identifies other body systems that might be affected by a particular microbial infection. - NEW! Technology Boxes highlight new technology, such as artificial intelligence, that is becoming more essential to diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare field.
This unique visual reference presents more than 750 brilliant, four-color images of bacterial isolates commonly encountered in diagnostic microbiology and the methods used to identify them, including microscopic and phenotypic characteristics, colony morphology, and biochemical properties. Chapters cover the most important bacterial pathogens and related organisms, including updated taxonomy, epidemiology, pathogenicity, laboratory and antibiotic susceptibility testing, and molecular biology methodology Tables summarize and compare key biochemical reactions and other significant characteristics New to this edition is a separate chapter covering the latest developments in total laboratory aut...
A comprehensive guide to carbon inside Earth - its quantities, movements, forms, origins, changes over time and impact on planetary processes. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Approaching the subject from the viewpoint of a bench technologist confronted with a culture plate of microbial growth, clinical microbiologists Forbes, Sahm and Weissfeld discuss the general issues in microbiology.
Providing a solid introduction to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. A reader-friendly, "building block" approach to microbiology moves progressively from basic concepts to advanced understanding, guiding you through the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases. Building block approach encourages recall of previously learned information, enhancing your critical and problem solving skills. Case in Point feature introduces case studies at the beginning of each chapter. Issues to Consider encourages you to analyze and comprehend the cas...
For the first time, each volume stands alone as an example of the best writing in the fields of bacteriology, immunology, mycology, parasitology and virology. Together they work as a set - answering every conceivable query in this vast and growing field