Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system, and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterrorism.

Clinical case studies and self-assessment questions show how to incorporate the information into everyday practice.

More than 400 illustrations and visual information displays enhance the text. Essentials boxes, chapter outlines, key terms, summaries, and other study aids.

A bound-in CD-ROM includes additional review questions, case studies, and Web links.

Contents

Introduction to Microbes and the Diseases They Cause

1. Microbes and the Science of Microbiology
2. Understanding Infectious Diseases
3. Combating Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Introduction to Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

4. Organization and Responsibilities of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
5. Clinical Specimens Used for the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
6. General Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Methods
7. Antimicrobial Agents and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Bacterial Infections

8. Introduction to Clinical Bacteriology
9. Gram-Positive Cocci
10. Gram-Positive and Acid-Fast Bacilli
11. Gram-Negative Cocci and Related Bacteria
12. Gram-Negative Bacilli: The Family Enterobacteriaceae
13. Gram-Negative Bacilli: Nonfermenters
14. Fastidious and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli
15. Curved and Spiral-Shaped Bacilli
16. Obligate Intracellular Bacteria
17. Anaerobic Bacteria
18. Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Bacterial Infections

Fungal Infections

19. Introduction to Clinical Mycology
20. Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Fungal Infections

Parasitic Infections

21. Introduction to Clinical Parasitology
22. Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Protozoal Infections
23. Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Helminth Infections

Viral Infections

24. Introduction to Clinical Virology
25. Laboratory Diagnosis of Selected Viral Infections

Additional Responsibilities of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

26. Health Care Epiddemiology and Bioterrorism

Appendices

• Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Procedures
• Useful Conversions
• Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises

Glossary
Index

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