- Karen Kiser |
- William Payne |
- Theresa Taff |
Title overview
* Objectives are comprised of two levels: Level I for basic or essential information and Level II for more advanced information. These objectives were reviewed by clinical (medical) laboratory technician (CLT/MLT) educators who made recommendations that aimed the Level I objectives to their students. Clinical laboratory science/medical technologist (CLS/MT) educators may expect their students to meet both Level I and Level II objective requirements.
* Overview gives the reader an idea of the chapter content and organization.
* Key Terms alert the student to important terms used in the chapter and found in the glossary.
Each chapter offers students a variety of opportunities to assess their knowledge and ability to apply it.
* Case Study is a running case feature that first appears at the beginning of each chapter and focuses the student's attention on the subject matter that the chapter will cover. Throughout the chapter at appropriate places, additional information on the case may be given such as laboratory test results, and then questions are asked. The questions relate to the material presented in preceding sections. Appendix A provides the answers to the Case Study questions.
* Checkpoints are integrated throughout the chapter. These questions require the student to pause along the way to recall or apply information covered in preceding sections.
* A Summary concludes the text portion of each chapter in order to help the student bring all the material together.
* Review Questions appear at the end of each chapter. The two sets of questions are referenced and organized to correspond to the Level I and Level II objectives.
Table of contents
Table of Contents
Foreward
Preface
Acknowledgements
Reviewers
Contributors
Part One: Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology
Chapter 1: Development of Diagnostic Microbiology
Chapter 2: Taxonomy and Classification
Chapter 3: The Bacterial Cell
Chapter 4: The Host’s Encounter with Microbes
Chapter 5: Safety
Part Two: Routine Specimen Processing
Chapter 6: Specimen Collection
Chapter 7: Cultivation of Microorganisms
Chapter 8: Presumptive Identification
Chapter 9: Final Identification
Chapter 10: Immunological Tests
Chapter 11: Susceptibility Testing
Chapter 12: Emerging Technologies
Part Three: Special Specimen Processing
Chapter 13: Acid-Fast Bacilli Cultures
Chapter 14: Fungal Cultures
Chapter 15: Ova and Parasites
Chapter 16: Viral, Chlamydial & Rickettsial Specimens
Part Four: Clinically Significant Isolates
Chapter 17: Aerobic Gram Positive Cocci
Chapter 18: Aerobic Gram Negative Cocci
Chapter 19: Aerobic Gram Positive Rods
Chapter 20: Fastidious Gram-Negative Rods
Chapter 21: Enterobacteriaceae
Chapter 22: Non-fermenting Gram Negative Rods
Chapter 23: Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Campylobacter and Helicobacter
Chapter 24: Anaerobic Bacteria
Chapter 25: Spirochetes
Chapter 26: Mycobacterium Species
Chapter 27: Miscellaneous Microorganisms
Chapter 28: Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Chapter 29: Medical Mycology
Chapter 30: Parasitology
Chapter 31: Intracellular Microorganisms
Part Five: Analysis of Body Systems for Infectious Disease
Chapter 32: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 33: Respiratory System
Chapter 34: Urinary System
Chapter 35: Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 36: Genital System
Chapter 37: The Integumentary System
Chapter 38: Central Nervous System
Chapter 39: Skeletal System
Chapter 40: Opportunistic Infections
Chapter 41: Nosocomial Infection
Chapter 42: Global Threats
Appendix A: Answers to Case Studies
Appendix B: Answers to Checkpoints
Appendix C: Answers to Learning Opportunities
Appendix D: Medium Formulations
Appendix E: Methods
Glossary
Abbreviations