Author: Nina Parker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938168147
Category : Microbiology
Languages : en
Pages : 1301
Book Description
"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."--BC Campus website.
Microbiology
Author: Nina Parker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938168147
Category : Microbiology
Languages : en
Pages : 1301
Book Description
"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."--BC Campus website.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781938168147
Category : Microbiology
Languages : en
Pages : 1301
Book Description
"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."--BC Campus website.
Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology
Author: Luis M. de la Maza
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1683670353
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
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 automation The comprehensive chapter on stains, media, and reagents is now augmented with histopathology images A new Fast Facts chapter presents tables that summarize and illustrate the most significant details for some of the more commonly encountered organisms For the first time, this easy-to-use atlas is available digitally for enhanced searching. Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology remains the most valuable illustrative supplement for lectures and laboratory presentations, as well as for laboratorians, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in diagnostic medical bacteriology.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1683670353
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
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 automation The comprehensive chapter on stains, media, and reagents is now augmented with histopathology images A new Fast Facts chapter presents tables that summarize and illustrate the most significant details for some of the more commonly encountered organisms For the first time, this easy-to-use atlas is available digitally for enhanced searching. Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology remains the most valuable illustrative supplement for lectures and laboratory presentations, as well as for laboratorians, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in diagnostic medical bacteriology.
Bacteriology
Author: Haris Russell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641162326
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Bacteria constitute a large category of prokaryotic microorganisms which are a few micrometers in size. The study of bacteria, their biochemistry, morphology, ecology and genetics is under the scope of bacteriology. The importance of bacteriology is witnessed in its wide applications in the treatment and prevention of diseases with the use of vaccines. It is an important domain under microbiology, which studies the classification, identification and characterization of bacterial species. This textbook aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of bacteriology. It elucidates new techniques and applications of this discipline in a multidisciplinary approach. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of bacteriology as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781641162326
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Bacteria constitute a large category of prokaryotic microorganisms which are a few micrometers in size. The study of bacteria, their biochemistry, morphology, ecology and genetics is under the scope of bacteriology. The importance of bacteriology is witnessed in its wide applications in the treatment and prevention of diseases with the use of vaccines. It is an important domain under microbiology, which studies the classification, identification and characterization of bacterial species. This textbook aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of bacteriology. It elucidates new techniques and applications of this discipline in a multidisciplinary approach. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of bacteriology as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.
General Microbiology
Author: Linda Bruslind
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Welcome to the wonderful world of microbiology! Yay! So. What is microbiology? If we break the word down it translates to "the study of small life," where the small life refers to microorganisms or microbes. But who are the microbes? And how small are they? Generally microbes can be divided in to two categories: the cellular microbes (or organisms) and the acellular microbes (or agents). In the cellular camp we have the bacteria, the archaea, the fungi, and the protists (a bit of a grab bag composed of algae, protozoa, slime molds, and water molds). Cellular microbes can be either unicellular, where one cell is the entire organism, or multicellular, where hundreds, thousands or even billions of cells can make up the entire organism. In the acellular camp we have the viruses and other infectious agents, such as prions and viroids. In this textbook the focus will be on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the "prokaryotes,") and the viruses and other acellular agents.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Welcome to the wonderful world of microbiology! Yay! So. What is microbiology? If we break the word down it translates to "the study of small life," where the small life refers to microorganisms or microbes. But who are the microbes? And how small are they? Generally microbes can be divided in to two categories: the cellular microbes (or organisms) and the acellular microbes (or agents). In the cellular camp we have the bacteria, the archaea, the fungi, and the protists (a bit of a grab bag composed of algae, protozoa, slime molds, and water molds). Cellular microbes can be either unicellular, where one cell is the entire organism, or multicellular, where hundreds, thousands or even billions of cells can make up the entire organism. In the acellular camp we have the viruses and other infectious agents, such as prions and viroids. In this textbook the focus will be on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the "prokaryotes,") and the viruses and other acellular agents.
Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology
Author: R. L. Vollum
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 1483141780
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology, Tenth Edition provides an outline of the medical aspects of bacteriology. This book emphasizes the biological relationship of allied organisms. Organized into three parts encompassing 38 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the various elements of the bacterial cell in detail, starting with external features such as flagella and capsules, and working inwards to the cytoplasm. This text then describes the principal toxic effects of the different groups of anti-bacterial substances. Other chapters consider the relationship of the different types of hypersensitivity to classical immune responses. This book discusses as well the earliest application of a specific chemical substance to the treatment of microbial disease. The final chapter deals with the various methods used to determine the sensitivity of bacteria to the different sulphonamides. This book is a valuable resource for medical students. Bacteriologists, chemists, pathologists, and microbiologists will also find this book useful.
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 1483141780
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology, Tenth Edition provides an outline of the medical aspects of bacteriology. This book emphasizes the biological relationship of allied organisms. Organized into three parts encompassing 38 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the various elements of the bacterial cell in detail, starting with external features such as flagella and capsules, and working inwards to the cytoplasm. This text then describes the principal toxic effects of the different groups of anti-bacterial substances. Other chapters consider the relationship of the different types of hypersensitivity to classical immune responses. This book discusses as well the earliest application of a specific chemical substance to the treatment of microbial disease. The final chapter deals with the various methods used to determine the sensitivity of bacteria to the different sulphonamides. This book is a valuable resource for medical students. Bacteriologists, chemists, pathologists, and microbiologists will also find this book useful.
Textbook of Microbiology
Author: Dr. A.K Kushwaha
Publisher: Dr. A.K KUSHWAHA
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. CONTENTS MICROBIOLOGY AND THEIR HISTORY …1 MICROSCOPY…………………9 Staining Techniques Introduction to Microscopes Types of Microscopes Limitations DISTRIBUTION OF MICROORGANISMS ………20 Microorganisms in soil Microorganisms in water Microbes of the air Associated with man In association with insects CLASSIFICATION AND DENTIFICATION METHODS OF MICROORGANISMS…..26 Classification of Prokaryotes Evolution of Prokaryotes Categories of microorganisms in ecology THE METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY ……………36 PROKARYOTIC CELLS AND EUKARYOTIC CELLS………40 NUCLEIC ACIDS ……………46 THE BACTERIA……………..76 General Characteristics Bacteria Morphology: Reproduction in Bacteria BACTERIAL GENETICS ……96 Genetic organization Mutations Plasmids: Types of Transposable Genetic Elements NUTRITION AND GROWTH OF BACTERIA …………..106 Nutritional Requirements of Cells Growth Factors The Effect of Oxygen The Effect of pH on Growth The Effect of Temperature on Growth Water Availability Methods in bacteriology Culture Medium: Sterilisation vs disinfection Staining of bacteria CULTIVATION OF BACTERIA IN CULTURE MEDIA……..128 ACTINOMYCETES…………145 Classification Importance of actinomycetes Actinomycosis PSEUDOMONAS, AND VIBRIO XANTHOMONAS…………..152 Classification history Diseases Treatment ENTEROBACTERIACEAE...165 Salmonella, Escherichia, Shigella Klebsiella RICKETTSIA ………………176 Cell Structure and Metabolism Genome Structure Pathology Treatment ARCHAEBACTERIA……….181 Origin and evolution Types of Archaebacteria Lokiarcheota Methanobrevibacter smithii MYCOPLASMAS…………190 Structure of Mycoplasmas: Reproduction in Mycoplasma: Transmission of Mycoplasma: Diseases Caused by Mycoplasma: THE CHLAMYDIA ……….197 Chlamydial Infection Treatment VIRUSES ……………………204 Virus history Viral Morphology Replication of viruses BACTERIOPHAGES……….214 21. TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS (TMV)……………………………..220 22. POTATO VIRUS………………226 Potato virus Y, Potato virus X (PVX) Wild potato mosaic virus (WPMV 23. MYCOVIRUSES ……………..232 Kuru virus, Measles (rubeola) virus, Oncogenic or cancercausing viruses Viroids 24. CYANOPHAGES………………238 25. TYPES OF VIRAL INFECTIONS………………………..241 Respiratory Viral Infections Viral Skin Infections Foodborne Viral Infections Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections Other Viral Infections Antiviral Medication and Other Treatment Viruses and Cancer Viral Illness Prevention 26. REOVIRUSES…………………247 Rotavirus African horse sickness Bluetongue virus Colorado tick fever 27. RETROVIRUS …………………250 28. ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION OF VIRUSES AND COMPONENTS................................259 29. THE MYCOSES……………….267 30. SUPERFICIAL MYCOSES OR DERMATOPHYTOSIS…………….269 31. CANDIDIASIS …………………277 32. MUCORMYCOSIS…………….283 33. ASPERGILLOSIS………………288 34. PREDACEOUS FUNGI………..292 Nematode trapping fungi Endoparasitic Fungi 35. BIOFERTILIZER ……………...295 36. MYCORRHIZA ………………..301 37. IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINE…………………………..308 38. MICROBIOLOGY OF AIR……324 39. WATER MICROBIOLOGY…..333 40. SOIL MICROORGANISMS…..336 41. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY………………...340 42. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY…….342 43. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY………………….354 44. PETROLEUM MICROBIOLOGY………………….359 45. SCOPE AND APPLICATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY …………………365 46. MICROBIOLOGY MCQ & ANSWERS………………………….370 47. TERMINOLOGY……………..392 REFERENCES
Publisher: Dr. A.K KUSHWAHA
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. CONTENTS MICROBIOLOGY AND THEIR HISTORY …1 MICROSCOPY…………………9 Staining Techniques Introduction to Microscopes Types of Microscopes Limitations DISTRIBUTION OF MICROORGANISMS ………20 Microorganisms in soil Microorganisms in water Microbes of the air Associated with man In association with insects CLASSIFICATION AND DENTIFICATION METHODS OF MICROORGANISMS…..26 Classification of Prokaryotes Evolution of Prokaryotes Categories of microorganisms in ecology THE METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY ……………36 PROKARYOTIC CELLS AND EUKARYOTIC CELLS………40 NUCLEIC ACIDS ……………46 THE BACTERIA……………..76 General Characteristics Bacteria Morphology: Reproduction in Bacteria BACTERIAL GENETICS ……96 Genetic organization Mutations Plasmids: Types of Transposable Genetic Elements NUTRITION AND GROWTH OF BACTERIA …………..106 Nutritional Requirements of Cells Growth Factors The Effect of Oxygen The Effect of pH on Growth The Effect of Temperature on Growth Water Availability Methods in bacteriology Culture Medium: Sterilisation vs disinfection Staining of bacteria CULTIVATION OF BACTERIA IN CULTURE MEDIA……..128 ACTINOMYCETES…………145 Classification Importance of actinomycetes Actinomycosis PSEUDOMONAS, AND VIBRIO XANTHOMONAS…………..152 Classification history Diseases Treatment ENTEROBACTERIACEAE...165 Salmonella, Escherichia, Shigella Klebsiella RICKETTSIA ………………176 Cell Structure and Metabolism Genome Structure Pathology Treatment ARCHAEBACTERIA……….181 Origin and evolution Types of Archaebacteria Lokiarcheota Methanobrevibacter smithii MYCOPLASMAS…………190 Structure of Mycoplasmas: Reproduction in Mycoplasma: Transmission of Mycoplasma: Diseases Caused by Mycoplasma: THE CHLAMYDIA ……….197 Chlamydial Infection Treatment VIRUSES ……………………204 Virus history Viral Morphology Replication of viruses BACTERIOPHAGES……….214 21. TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS (TMV)……………………………..220 22. POTATO VIRUS………………226 Potato virus Y, Potato virus X (PVX) Wild potato mosaic virus (WPMV 23. MYCOVIRUSES ……………..232 Kuru virus, Measles (rubeola) virus, Oncogenic or cancercausing viruses Viroids 24. CYANOPHAGES………………238 25. TYPES OF VIRAL INFECTIONS………………………..241 Respiratory Viral Infections Viral Skin Infections Foodborne Viral Infections Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections Other Viral Infections Antiviral Medication and Other Treatment Viruses and Cancer Viral Illness Prevention 26. REOVIRUSES…………………247 Rotavirus African horse sickness Bluetongue virus Colorado tick fever 27. RETROVIRUS …………………250 28. ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION OF VIRUSES AND COMPONENTS................................259 29. THE MYCOSES……………….267 30. SUPERFICIAL MYCOSES OR DERMATOPHYTOSIS…………….269 31. CANDIDIASIS …………………277 32. MUCORMYCOSIS…………….283 33. ASPERGILLOSIS………………288 34. PREDACEOUS FUNGI………..292 Nematode trapping fungi Endoparasitic Fungi 35. BIOFERTILIZER ……………...295 36. MYCORRHIZA ………………..301 37. IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINE…………………………..308 38. MICROBIOLOGY OF AIR……324 39. WATER MICROBIOLOGY…..333 40. SOIL MICROORGANISMS…..336 41. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY………………...340 42. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY…….342 43. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY………………….354 44. PETROLEUM MICROBIOLOGY………………….359 45. SCOPE AND APPLICATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY …………………365 46. MICROBIOLOGY MCQ & ANSWERS………………………….370 47. TERMINOLOGY……………..392 REFERENCES
Plant Bacteriology
Author: Clarence I. Kado
Publisher: Branch Line Video
ISBN: 9780890543887
Category : Bacteria
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides fundamental knowledge every plant scientist and student of plant pathology should know, including important historical events that gave birth to the field as well as its recent advances. Illustrates the symptoms caused by bacteria in a way that facilitates comprehension of the many different types of plant diseases that they cause. Each symptom type is presented with a detailed example of a causal agent and its characteristics, diagnostics, and mechanisms of virulence and pathogenicity. Also includes an extended discussion on the molecular mechanisms of virulence and a chapter on epidemiology and disease control.
Publisher: Branch Line Video
ISBN: 9780890543887
Category : Bacteria
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides fundamental knowledge every plant scientist and student of plant pathology should know, including important historical events that gave birth to the field as well as its recent advances. Illustrates the symptoms caused by bacteria in a way that facilitates comprehension of the many different types of plant diseases that they cause. Each symptom type is presented with a detailed example of a causal agent and its characteristics, diagnostics, and mechanisms of virulence and pathogenicity. Also includes an extended discussion on the molecular mechanisms of virulence and a chapter on epidemiology and disease control.
Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology
Author: Connie R. Mahon
Publisher: Saunders
ISBN: 9781416061656
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
Book Description
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 case in point. Key Terms provide a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter. Objectives give a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material. Points to Remember summarize and help clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. Learning assessment questions evaluate how well you have mastered the material. New content addresses bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and nosocomial infections. Significantly updated chapter includes current information on molecular biology and highlights content on multidrug resistant bacteria. Reorganized chapters accent the most relevant information about viruses and parasites that are also transmissible to humans. Case studies on the Evolve site let you apply the information that you learn to realistic scenarios encountered in the laboratory.
Publisher: Saunders
ISBN: 9781416061656
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
Book Description
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 case in point. Key Terms provide a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter. Objectives give a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material. Points to Remember summarize and help clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. Learning assessment questions evaluate how well you have mastered the material. New content addresses bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and nosocomial infections. Significantly updated chapter includes current information on molecular biology and highlights content on multidrug resistant bacteria. Reorganized chapters accent the most relevant information about viruses and parasites that are also transmissible to humans. Case studies on the Evolve site let you apply the information that you learn to realistic scenarios encountered in the laboratory.
A Concise Manual of Pathogenic Microbiology
Author: Saroj K. Mishra
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111830120X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A quick, concise reference to pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause, this book is divided into specific groups of pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses, and prions. It lists important pathogenic taxa in each group, covering their natural habitats, the diseases they cause, microbiological highlights, laboratory diagnosis, and measures of prevention and control, including availability of vaccines and effective therapeutic agents. All healthcare professionals and public health workers will benefit from having this reliable source of information at their fingertips.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111830120X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A quick, concise reference to pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause, this book is divided into specific groups of pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses, and prions. It lists important pathogenic taxa in each group, covering their natural habitats, the diseases they cause, microbiological highlights, laboratory diagnosis, and measures of prevention and control, including availability of vaccines and effective therapeutic agents. All healthcare professionals and public health workers will benefit from having this reliable source of information at their fingertips.
Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology
Author: Stephen Gillespie
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470035323
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Since the publication of the last edition of Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, our understanding of bacterial genetics and pathogenicity has been transformed due to the availability of whole genome sequences and new technologies such as proteomics and transcriptomics. The present, completely revised second edition of this greatly valued work has been developed to integrate this new knowledge in a clinically relevant manner. Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition, provides the reader with invaluable information on the parasitology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment strategies for each pathogen while offering a succinct outline of the best current methods for diagnosis of human bacterial diseases. With contributions from an international team of experts in the field, this book is an invaluable reference work for all clinical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, public health physicians and trainees within these disciplines.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470035323
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Since the publication of the last edition of Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, our understanding of bacterial genetics and pathogenicity has been transformed due to the availability of whole genome sequences and new technologies such as proteomics and transcriptomics. The present, completely revised second edition of this greatly valued work has been developed to integrate this new knowledge in a clinically relevant manner. Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition, provides the reader with invaluable information on the parasitology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment strategies for each pathogen while offering a succinct outline of the best current methods for diagnosis of human bacterial diseases. With contributions from an international team of experts in the field, this book is an invaluable reference work for all clinical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, public health physicians and trainees within these disciplines.