Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals + Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (June 20, 2021) © 2021

  • Gary Lee University of Sydney
  • Penny Bishop University of Sydney
  • Gerard J. Tortora Bergen Community College
  • Berdell R. Funke North Dakota State University
  • Christine L. Case Skyline College
  • Derek Weber Raritan Valley Community College
  • Warner B. Bair Lone Star College - CyFair
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An Australian ground-up microbiology text with a focus on infection control for nursing and allied health students

This resource aims to provide a comprehensive guide to microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. It is suitable for students, clinicians and educators in the health professions.

Microbiology is rapidly changing due to new research, the discovery of new diseases and pathogens, and changes in clinical practice. This edition presents a comprehensive update in new diagnostic techniques and improved guidelines for antibiotic use and infection control.

Where appropriate, the emphasis is placed on Australian data, the incidence of diseases in Australia, and Australian guidelines for infection control practices.

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Table of contents

  • UNIT ONE: Fundamental Microbiology
  • 1: The invisible world
  • 2: Biological reactions in microbial cells
  • 3: Bacteria
  • 4: Genes and biotechnology
  • 5: Viruses and viral diseases
  • 6: Eucaryotic microorganisms: fungi, protozoa and multicellular parasites
  • UNIT TWO: Host–microbe Interactions
  • 7: Host–microbe interactions and principles of disease
  • 8: Epidemiology: how diseases are spread
  • 9: The body's defence systems
  • 10: Pathogenic mechanisms and evasion strategies of microorganisms
  • UNIT THREE: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
  • 11: Principles of sterilisation and disinfection
  • 12: Antimicrobial therapy
  • 13: Infection control in health-care facilities
  • 14: Issues in public health
  • UNIT FOUR: Infections of Body Systems
  • 15: Microbial techniques for diagnosis of infection
  • 16: Skin, wound and eye infections
  • 17: Respiratory tract infections
  • 18: Gastrointestinal tract infections
  • 19: Cardiovascular and multisystem infections
  • 20: Infections of the nervous system
  • 21: Infections of the urinary and reproductive systems

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