Nester Microbiology A Human Perspective 8th Edition by Denise Anderson, Sarah Salm, Deborah Allen ISBN 0073522597 9780073522593

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ISBN 10: 0073522597 
ISBN 13: 9780073522593
Author: Denise Anderson, Sarah Salm, Deborah Allen

Nester Microbiology A Human Perspective 8th Table of contents:

Section 1: The Microbial World and You

1. Introduction to Microbiology

   • The Nature of Microorganisms
   • Historical Foundations of Microbiology
   • Microorganisms and Human Affairs

2. The Study of Microorganisms

   • The Development of Microbiology
   • The Science of Microbiology
   • The Scope of Microbiology

3. The Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea

   • Bacterial Structure and Function
   • Bacterial Metabolism
   • Classification and Diversity of Bacteria and Archaea

4. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths

   • Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
   • Fungi and Algae
   • Protozoa and Helminths

5. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

   • The Nature of Viruses
   • Viral Classification and Structure
   • Prions and Viroids

Section 2: Microbial Growth and Control

6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth

   • Requirements for Growth
   • Microbial Growth and Reproduction
   • Environmental Factors Affecting Growth

7. Control of Microbial Growth

   • Physical and Chemical Methods of Control
   • Antimicrobial Agents
   • Sterilization and Disinfection

Section 3: Microbial Genetics

8. Microbial Genetics

   • DNA and RNA Structure
   • Genetic Transfer in Bacteria
   • Mutation and Genetic Recombination

9. Microbial Evolution

   • Mechanisms of Evolution in Microorganisms
   • Evolution of Viruses and Antibiotic Resistance

Section 4: Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry

10. Metabolism: Energy and Enzymes

    • Overview of Metabolism
    • Enzyme Function and Regulation
    • Catabolism and Anabolism

11. Microbial Biochemistry

    • Chemical Components of Cells
    • Metabolic Pathways
    • Biosynthesis of Cellular Components

Section 5: The Immune System

12. Innate Immunity

    • Overview of the Immune System
    • Phagocytosis and Inflammation
    • Innate Immunity Mechanisms

13. Adaptive Immunity

    • Antigen Presentation and Processing
    • Antibodies and T Cells
    • Vaccination and Immunization

Section 6: Microbial Pathogenesis

14. Principles of Infectious Disease

    • The Process of Infection and Disease
    • Pathogenicity and Virulence Factors
    • Host Defense Mechanisms

15. Bacterial Pathogenesis

    • Pathogenic Bacteria and Disease
    • Bacterial Virulence Factors
    • Bacterial Infections in Humans

16. Viral Pathogenesis

    • Viral Infection and Host Interaction
    • Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis
    • Examples of Viral Diseases

17. Fungal and Parasitic Pathogenesis

    • Fungal Infections
    • Protozoan Infections
    • Parasitic Worms and Helminths

Section 7: Applied and Clinical Microbiology

18. Microbial Diagnosis and Identification

    • Methods for Identifying Microorganisms
    • Laboratory Techniques
    • Molecular Diagnostics

19. Antimicrobial Therapy

    • Principles of Antimicrobial Treatment
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • Antifungal and Antiviral Agents

20. Microbiology in Medicine and Health

    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • Nosocomial Infections and Healthcare-associated Infections
    • Vaccination and Disease Prevention

Section 8: Emerging Issues in Microbiology

21. Emerging Infectious Diseases

    • Global Health Threats
    • Factors Contributing to Emerging Diseases
    • Surveillance and Control

22. Biotechnology and Microorganisms

    • Microbes in Biotechnology
    • Industrial Applications
    • Microbes in Genetic Engineering

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