Synopses & Reviews
The emphasis of this lab manual is on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology for students preparing to enter an allied health field. Students are led through a series of exercises that allow them to learn basic microbiology techniques and to practice safety in the laboratory and hospital environment. It remains oriented primarily toward meeting the interests and needs of those who will be directly involved in patient care and who wish to learn how microbiological principles should be applied in the practice of their professions.
The authors have emphasized the purposes and function of the clinical microbiology laboratory in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The exercises illustrate as simply as possible the nature of laboratory procedures used for isolation and identification of infectious agents as well as the principles of asepsis, disinfection and sterilization. Attention is given to the role of the health professional in regard to appropriate collection of clinical specimens and the applications of aseptic and disinfectant techniques as they relate to patient care.
Synopsis
“Making Connections”
Microbiology: A Systems Approach is a non-majors/allied health microbiology textbook that has become known for its unique organization, engaging writing style, and instructional art program. Cowans “building blocks” approach establishes the big picture first and then gradually layers concepts onto this foundation. This logical structure helps students acquire knowledge while connecting important concepts.
The emphasis of the lab manual is on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology for students preparing to enter an allied health field. Students are led through a series of exercises that allow them to learn basic microbiology techniques and to practice safety in the laboratory and hospital environment. It remains oriented primarily toward meeting the interests and needs of those who will be directly involved in patient care and who wish to learn how microbiological principles should be applied in the practice of their professions.
Synopsis
Written with the non-major/allied health student in mind,
Foundations in Microbiology offers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. A taxonomic approach is used for the study of pathogens.
The emphasis of on the lab manual is on the basic principles of diagnostic microbiology for students preparing to enter an allied health field. Students are led through a series of exercises that allow them to learn basic microbiology techniques and to practice safety in the laboratory and hospital environment. It remains oriented primarily toward meeting the interests and needs of those who will be directly involved in patient care and who wish to learn how microbiological principles should be applied in the practice of their professions.
Table of Contents
PART 1 Basic Techniques of Microbiology 1. The Microscope 2. Handling and Examining Cultures 3. Hanging Drop and Wet-Mount Preparations 4. Simple Stains 5. Gram Stain 6. Acid-Fast Stain 7. Special Stains 8. Culture Media 9. Streaking Technique to Obtain Pure Cultures 10. Pour-Plate and Subculture Techniques 11. Culturing Microorganisms from the Environment PART 2 Destruction of Microorganisms 12. Moist and Dry Heat 13. The Autoclave 14. Disinfectants 15. Antimicrobial Agent Susceptibility Testing and Resistance PART 3 Diagnostic Microbiology in Action 16. Primary Media for Isolation of Microorganisms 17. Some Metabolic Activities of Bacteria 18. Activities of Bacterial Enzymes 19. Principles of Antigen Detection and Nucleic Acid Assays for Detection and Identification of Microorganisms. 20. Staphylococci 21. Streptococci, Pneumococci, and Enterococci 22. Haemophilus, Corynebacteria, and Bordetella 23. Clinical Specimens from the Respiratory Tract 24. The Enterobacteriaceae (Enteric Bacilli) 25. Clinical Specimens from the Intestinal Tract 26. Urine Culture Techniques 27. Neisseria and Spirochetes PART 4Microbial Pathogens Requiring Special Laboratory Techniques; Serological Identification of Patients Antibodies 28. Anaerobic Bacteria 29. Mycobacteria 30. Mycoplasmas, Rickettsiae, Chlamydiae, Viruses, and Prions 31. Fungi: Yeast and Molds 32. Protozoa and Animal Parasites 33. Serodiagnosis of Infectious Disease PART 5 Applied (Sanitary) Microbiology 34. Bacteriological Analysis of Water 35. Bacteriological Analysis of Milk