Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences Enhanced Eleventh Edition ,Paul G. Engelkirk, Janet Duben-Engelkirk, Robert C. Fader

Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Author
Preface
User’s Guide
Reviewers
Contents
Chapter 1 Microbiology—The Science
Introduction
What Is Microbiology?
Why Study Microbiology?
First Microorganisms on Earth
Earliest Known Infectious Diseases
Pioneers in the Science of Microbiology
Careers in Microbiology
Chapter 2 Viewing the Microbial World
Introduction
Using the Metric System to Express the Sizes of Microbes
Microscopes
Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Taxonomy
Introduction
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Summary of Structural Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Reproduction of Organisms and Their Cells
Taxonomy
Evolution and the Tree of Life
Determining Relatedness among Organisms
Chapter 4 Acellular and Prokaryotic Microbes
Introduction
Part 1: Viruses and Other Nonliving, Acellular Microbes
Part 2: Bacteria and Other Prokaryotic Microbes
Chapter 5 Eukaryotic Microbes
Introduction
Part 1: Algae
Part 2: Protozoa
Part 3: Fungi
Part 4: Lichens
Part 5: Slime Moulds
Chapter 6 The Biochemical Basis of Life
Introduction
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chapter 7 Microbial Physiology and Genetics
Microbial Physiology
Metabolic Enzymes
Metabolism
Bacterial Genetics
Genetic Engineering
Gene Therapy
Chapter 8 Controlling Microbial Growth In Vitro
Introduction
Part 1: Factors That Affect Microbial Growth
Part 2: Encouraging the Growth of Microbes In Vitro
Part 3: Inhibiting the Growth of Microbes In Vitro
Chapter 9 Inhibiting the Growth of Pathogens In Vivo using Antimicrobial Agents
Introduction
Characteristics of an Ideal Antimicrobial Agent
How Antimicrobial Agents Work
Antibacterial Agents
Antimycobacterial Agents
Antifungal Agents
Antiparasitic Agents
Antiviral Agents
Drug Resistance
Some Strategies in the War against Drug Resistance
Empiric Therapy
Undesirable Effects of Antimicrobial Agents
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 10 Microbial Ecology and Microbial Biotechnology
Introduction
Symbiotic Relationships Involving Microorganisms
The Human Microbiome Project
Indigenous Microbiota of Humans
Beneficial and Harmful Roles of Indigenous Microbiota
Microbial Communities (Biofilms)
Agricultural Microbiology
Microbial Biotechnology
References
Chapter 11 Epidemiology and Public Health
Epidemiology
Interactions between Pathogens, Hosts, and Environments
Chain of Infection
Strategies for Breaking the Chain of Infection
Reservoirs of Infection
Modes of Transmission
Public Health Agencies
Bioterrorism and Biologic Warfare Agents
Water Supplies and Sewage Disposal
Chapter 12 Health Care Epidemiology and Infection Prevention and Control
Introduction
Health Care–Associated Infections
Infection Prevention and Control
Conclusions
Chapter 13 Diagnosing Infectious Diseases
Introduction
Clinical Specimens
The Pathology Department (“The Lab”)
The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Chapter 14 Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Introduction
Infection versus Infectious Disease
Why Infection Does Not Always Occur
Four Periods or Phases in the Course of an Infectious Disease
Localized versus Systemic Infections
Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Diseases
Symptoms of a Disease versus Signs of a Disease
Latent Infections
Primary versus Secondary Infections
Steps in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Virulence
Virulence Factors
Chapter 15 Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms
Introduction
Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms
First Line of Defense
Second Line of Defense
Chapter 16 Specific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to Immunology
Introduction
The Key to Understanding Immunology
Primary Functions of the Immune System
Major Arms of the Immune System
Immunity
Cells of the Immune System
Where Do Immune Responses Occur?
Humoral Immunity
Cell-Mediated Immunity
Hypersensitivity and Hypersensitivity Reactions
Autoimmune Diseases
Immunosuppression
The Immunology Laboratory
Chapter 17 Overview of Human Infectious Diseases
Introduction
Infectious Diseases of the Skin
Infectious Diseases of the Ears
Infectious Diseases of the Eyes
Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory System
Infectious Diseases of the Oral Region
Infectious Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Infectious Diseases of the Genitourinary System
Infectious Diseases of the Circulatory System
Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System
Opportunistic Infections
Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases
Possible Relationships between Disease States and Our Microbiome
Chapter 18 Viral Infections of Humans
Introduction
How Do Viruses Cause Disease?
Viral Infections of the Skin
Viral Infections of the Ears
Viral Infections of the Eyes
Viral Infections of the Respiratory System
Viral Infections of the Oral Region
Viral Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Viral Infections of the Genitourinary System
Viral Infections of the Circulatory System
Viral Infections of the Central Nervous System
Recap of Major Viral Infections of Humans
Appropriate Therapy for Viral Infections
Chapter 19 Bacterial Infections of Humans
Introduction
How Do Bacteria Cause Disease?
Bacterial Infections of the Skin
Bacterial Infections of the Ears
Bacterial Infections of the Eyes
Bacterial Infections of the Respiratory System
Bacterial Infections of the Oral Region
Bacterial Infections of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Bacterial Infections of the Genitourinary System
Bacterial Infections of the Circulatory System
Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System
Diseases Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria
Diseases Associated With Biofilms
Recap of Major Bacterial Infections of Humans
Recap of Major Bacterial Pathogens of Humans
Appropriate Therapy for Bacterial Infections
Chapter 20 Fungal Infections of Humans
Introduction
How Do Fungi Cause Disease?
Classification of Fungal Diseases
Fungal Infections of the Oral Region
Fungal Infections of the Genitourinary System
Fungal Infections of the Central Nervous System
Microsporidial Infections
Recap of Major Fungal Infections of Humans
Appropriate Therapy for Fungal Infections
Chapter 21 Parasitic Infections of Humans
Introduction
Definitions
How Parasites Cause Disease
Parasitic Protozoa
Protozoal Infections of Humans
Helminths
Helminth Infections of Humans
Appropriate Therapy for Parasitic Infections
Medically Important Arthropods
Appendix A Answers to Self-Assessment Exercises
Appendix B Answers to the Case Studies
Appendix C Useful Conversions
Appendix D Greek Alphabet
Glossary
Index
Copyright
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Chapter 1: ‘I’m thinking’ – Oh, but are you?
Chapter 2: Renegade perception
Chapter 3: The Pushbacker sting
Chapter 4: ‘Covid’: The calculated catastrophe
Chapter 5: There is no ‘virus’
Chapter 6: Sequence of deceit
Chapter 7: War on your mind
Chapter 8: ‘Reframing’ insanity
Chapter 9: We must have it? So what is it?
Chapter 10: Human 2.0
Chapter 11: Who controls the Cult?
Chapter 12: Escaping Wetiko
Postscript
Appendix: Cowan-Kaufman-Morell Statement on Virus Isolation
Bibliography
Index