Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (1 October 2026) © 2027

  • Robert W. Bauman Amarillo College
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From the study of COVID-19 to drug-resistant pathogens, exploring microbiology has never been more important or exciting. Microbiology with Diseases by Body System uses problem-based learning exercises and thought-provoking questions to help you visualize the invisible and develop critical thinking. Author-created Video Tutors and Disease in Depth encourage understanding and exploration. A focus on clinical applications prepares you for future success in applied practice and healthcare careers.

The 6th Edition is updated throughout with the latest scientific and educational research and data available. It updates and adds new features, including Solve the Problem!, Before You Begin questions, and Micro Check questions. All case studies have been reviewed and revised for medical relevance and accuracy, and many other enhancements are found throughout.

Table of contents

  • 1. A Brief History of Microbiology
  • 2. The Chemistry of Microbiology
  • 3. Cell Structure and Function
  • 4. Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
  • 5. Microbial Metabolism
  • 6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth
  • 7. Microbial Genetics
  • 8. Recombinant DNA Technology
  • 9. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment
  • 10. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs
  • 11. Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes
  • 12. Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes
  • 13. Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
  • 14. Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology
  • 15. Innate Immunity
  • 16. Adaptive Immunity
  • 17. Immunization and Diagnostic Immunoassays
  • 18. Immune Disorders
  • 19. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds
  • 20. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes
  • 21. Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases
  • 22. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System
  • 23. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
  • 24. Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
  • 25. Applied and Industrial Microbiology
  • 26. Microbiology Ecology and Microbiomes

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