Microbiology An Introduction 13th Edition by Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke, Christine Case ISBN 0134716124 9780134716121

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ISBN 10: 0134716124 
ISBN 13: 9780134716121 
Author: Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke, Christine Case

For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses).

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Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering^TM Microbiology.

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Microbiology An Introduction 13th Table of contents:

• The Chemistry of Life

  • Chemical principles relevant to microbiology
  • The structure and function of macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids)
  • Enzymes and metabolic pathways

• The Cell

  • Structure and function of prokaryotic cells
  • Structure and function of eukaryotic cells
  • Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • Cell metabolism and energy production

• Microbial Nutrition and Growth

  • Nutritional requirements of microorganisms
  • Types of media used for culturing microbes
  • Microbial growth and reproduction
  • Factors affecting microbial growth (temperature, pH, oxygen, etc.)

• Microbial Metabolism

  • Catabolic and anabolic pathways
  • Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation
  • Fermentation and anaerobic metabolism
  • Metabolism in bacteria and other microorganisms

• Microbial Genetics

  • Structure of DNA and RNA
  • Gene expression and regulation in bacteria
  • Horizontal gene transfer (transformation, transduction, conjugation)
  • Genetic engineering and biotechnology

• Control of Microbial Growth

  • Physical methods of microbial control (heat, filtration, radiation)
  • Chemical methods of microbial control (disinfectants, antiseptics)
  • Antimicrobial agents and their mechanisms of action
  • Antibiotic resistance

• Classifications of Microorganisms

  • Bacteria: structure, classification, and characteristics
  • Viruses: structure, replication, and classification
  • Fungi: structure and classification
  • Protozoa: structure and classification
  • Helminths: structure and classification

• Microbial Diseases of the Human Body

  • Overview of pathogenic microorganisms and their effects on human health
  • The nature of infections: portals of entry, virulence factors, and host defenses
  • Diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths

• Immunity and Immunology

  • The immune system and its components
  • Innate immunity and acquired immunity
  • Humoral and cell-mediated immune responses
  • Immunization and vaccines

• Microbial Pathogenesis and Epidemiology

  • Pathogenesis and mechanisms of disease
  • Epidemiology and transmission of infectious diseases
  • Emerging infectious diseases and global health concerns

• Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

  • Laboratory techniques for diagnosing microbial infections
  • Culturing and identifying pathogens
  • Serology and molecular diagnostic methods
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

• Antimicrobial Drugs

  • Antibiotics: mechanisms of action and resistance
  • Antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic agents
  • The future of antimicrobial therapies

• Applications of Microbiology

  • Microbiology in medicine: clinical microbiology and diagnostics
  • Microbiology in industry: food, water, and pharmaceutical applications
  • Environmental microbiology: bioremediation, soil, and water microbiology

• The Human Microbiome

  • The concept of the microbiome
  • The role of microbiota in human health and disease
  • Probiotics and prebiotics

• Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

  • Understanding emerging infectious diseases
  • Factors contributing to the emergence and re-emergence of pathogens
  • Global health threats and responses

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