Synopses & Reviews
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is a concise and accessible guide to the field of microbiology and infection. Updated throughout, the second edition takes the reader through the underlying concepts of microbiology to the pathogenesis, transmission and clinical management of infection and disease. Following the now classic ‘At a Glance’ format, topics are discussed on double page spreads. On one page, helpful memorable diagrams illustrate vital points and on the accompanying page, the text presents key facts and fundamental information.
Starting with structure and classification, section one covers the transmission, investigations, therapy and control of infections. Section two and three cover the vital details of bacteriology and virology respectively. The final three sections include essential coverage of mycology, parasitology and systemic infection. The second edition includes three new chapters, which cover the use of antibiotics and treatment guidelines; vaccination and emerging infections as well as a new chapter increasing the coverage of Enteric Gram-negative bacteria.
The second edition of Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical and biomedical science students, whilst students of other health professions and those in areas such as infection control will also find it invaluable. This book fits into the budget and reading time of busy students, and is recommended as primary or supplementary reading for a lecture-based course, and/or as a book for revision prior to examinations.
Review
“It would be an excellent book for an undergraduate class on microbiology … the subject of each chapter … is illustrated and discussed in no more than two pages…”
Doodys Book Reviews
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‘This is a delightful book providing exactly what the title says it does…The careful thought that has gone into the preparation of these diagrams…will be greatly appreciated by undergraduates and postgraduates alike.’
Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
‘…the concise style makes it easy to follow, very readable’
Final Year medical student, University of Glasgow
"For the depth of information - certainly as a third year - required, this book will more than suffice, and is a welcome addition to my bookshelf" Sphincter - Liverpool Medical Students Society Journal
"I for one will use the excellent diagrams as the basis for some of my student tutorials. This is a useful textbook that neatly places medical microbiology in its clinical context." The Royal College of Pathologists Bulletin
"Whilst this publication is slim and inexpensive, its merit is great. The text is easily read, very accessible and will be a valuable addition to all medical students' personal collection. The book should be strongly recommended to students as a supplement to a core text."
Dr Emma Honey, Specialist Registrar, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Published Reviews of the Second Edition
"This is a useful book if you want a general summary of what microbiology involves."
5th Year Medical Student, University of Liverpool
Sphincter, June 2004
Synopsis
This concise introduction to medical microbiology and infection strives to encapsulate the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of medical microbiology, the main human pathogens and the infectious syndromes in an accessible and lucid format. The text provides comprehensive coverage of both the most common and other important but rarer diseases and also features:
• A strong focus on the key issues most important for a student to learn
• The latest treatments and diagnostic tests, as well as newly discovered organisms
• Additional material on hospital infection and streptococcal disease
• Highly visual colour presentation and self-assessment cases to enable the student to understand how the knowledge is used in practice
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glanceis a useful introduction and revision aid for medical and allied health students and will provide valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.
Synopsis
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is a concise and accessible guide to the field of microbiology and infection. Given the rapid rate of development in this field, the second edition has been updated throughout.
The book is made up of five sections which take the reader through the underlying concepts of microbiology to the structure and classification, pathogenesis, transmission, systemic infection and clinical management of infection and disease. The second edition includes three new chapters, which cover the use of antibiotics and treatment guidelines; vaccination and emerging infections as well as a new chapter increasing the coverage of Enteric Gram-negative bacteria.
The second edition of Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical and biomedical science students, whilst students of other health professions and those in areas such as infection control will also find it invaluable.
About the Author
Stephen Gillespie, Professor and Honorary Consultant in Medical Microbiology at Royal Free Hospital and University College Medical School
Kathleen Bamford, Reader and Honorary Consultant in Medical Microbiology at Imperial College Medical School and the Hammersmith Hospital
Table of Contents
Preface.
Concepts.
1. Structure and classification of bacteria.
2. Innate Immunity & normal flora.
3. Pathogenicity and transmission of micro-organisms.
4. The laboratory investigation of infection.
5. Antibacterial therapy.
6. Antibiotics in Clinical Use (NEW).
7. Resistance to antibacterial agents.
8. Hospital acquired infections.
9. Control of infection in hospital.
10. Control of infection in the community.
11. Emerging New Infections (NEW).
Bacteriology.
12. Staphylococcus.
13. Streptococcal infections.
14. Corynebacterium, Listeria and Bacillus.
15. Mycobacteria.
16. Clostridium species.
17. Non-Sporing anaerobic infections.
18. Neisseria and Haemophilus.
19. Small Gram-negative cocco-bacilli: Bordetella, Brucella, Francisella, Yersinia and Bartonella.
20. Pathogenicity of enteric Gram-negative bacteria.
21. Enterobacteriaciae clinical syndromes.
22. Vibrio, Campylobacter and Helicobacter.
23. Environmental pathogens: Pseudomonas, Burkholderia and Legionella.
24. Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Rickettsia.
25. Spiral bacteria.
Virology.
26. Virus structure, classification and antiviral therapy.
27. Herpes viruses I.
28. Herpes viruses II.
29. dna viruses: adenovirus, parvovirus and poxvirus.
30. Measles, mumps and rubella.
31. Influenza and parainfluenza viruses.
32. Enterovirus and viruses infecting the gastrointestinal tract.
33. Hepatitis viruses.
34. Tropical, exotic or arbovirus infections.
Mycology.
35. Yeast infections.
36. Filamenous fungi.
Parasitology.
37. Intestinal protozoa.
38. Malaria, leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis.
39. Gut helminths.
40. Tissue helminths.
Systematic infection.
41. Congenital and perinatal infections.
42.Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and AIDS.
43. Pyrexia of unknown origin and septicaemia.
44. Endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis.
45. Infections of the central nervous system.
46. Respiratory tract infections.
47. Urinary and genital infections.
48. Infections of the bones and joints.
49. Bacterial diarrhoeal disease.
50. Zoonoses.
51. Infections in immunocompromised patients.
52. Ocular infections.
53. Infections of the skin and soft tissue.
Glossary.
Antibiotic table.
Index.
8-page colour plate section