Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Author: Betsy Foxman

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2010-12-28

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0080920845

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Molecular Tools and Infectious Disease Epidemiology examines the opportunities and methodologic challenges in the application of modern molecular genetic and biologic techniques to infectious disease epidemiology. The application of these techniques dramatically improves the measurement of disease and putative risk factors, increasing our ability to detect and track outbreaks, identify risk factors and detect new infectious agents. However, integration of these techniques into epidemiologic studies also poses new challenges in the design, conduct, and analysis. This book presents the key points of consideration when integrating molecular biology and epidemiology; discusses how using molecular tools in epidemiologic research affects program design and conduct; considers the ethical concerns that arise in molecular epidemiologic studies; and provides a context for understanding and interpreting scientific literature as a foundation for subsequent practical experience in the laboratory and in the field. The book is recommended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students studying infectious disease epidemiology and molecular epidemiology; and for the epidemiologist wishing to integrate molecular techniques into his or her studies. - Presents the key points of consideration when integrating molecular biology and epidemiology - Discusses how using molecular tools in epidemiologic research affects program design and conduct - Considers the ethical concerns that arise in molecular epidemiologic studies - Provides a context for understanding and interpreting scientific literature as a foundation for subsequent practical experience in the laboratory and in the field

Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Human Pathogens
Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Human Pathogens

Author: Wafa Achour

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2023-12-13

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 2832540651

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Medical Microbiology deals with the study of microorganisms that colonize or infect humans. It studies the pathogenesis and epidemiology of these microorganisms with practical applications in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases (infectious diseases, infection-related cancer, dysbiosis related diseases, etc.,). In the past two decades, its expansion is essentially due to the great advances in related fields such as immunology, genetics, bioinformatics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. New scientific knowledge and understanding make possible new applications. Nevertheless, it becomes a challenge due to lack of expertise to analyze fast-growing data and to translate them in clinical practice and medical education. The pace and sophistication of advances in all scientific disciplines applied to medical microbiology call for a comprehensive and integrative understanding of the overall knowledge development in the different related fields (immunology, genetics, bioinformatics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, etc.,). In light of this, the main goal of this topical collection is to bridge the gap between all these fields. Each article in this compilation is a stand‐alone text based on an integrative review, which highlights advances in molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of human pathogens. It also helps researchers and practitioners to access and scrutinize the fast expanding knowledge. This research topic in medical microbiology provides an updated core of basic knowledge critical to clinical practice in medicine. It is designed for physicians, researchers, educators, residents, Lab technicians, undergraduate and graduate students. Each article deals with an important human pathogen. It uses a multidisciplinary approach integrating new advances, especially in genetics, bioinformatics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It provides an update of the current state-of-the-art scientific knowledge applied to molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of human pathogens. Rapid detection, accurate identification and typing of causative pathogens are necessary to optimize treatment, to trace pathogens and to study microbial population dynamics.

Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens
Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens

Author: Dongyou Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-04-18

Total Pages: 1258

ISBN-13: 143981239X

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As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these protocols to know which are most appropriate to adopt for accurate identification of bacterial pathogens. Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens addresses th

Molecular Epidemiology
Molecular Epidemiology

Author: Paul A. Schulte

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 0323138578

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This book will serve as a primer for both laboratory and field scientists who are shaping the emerging field of molecular epidemiology. Molecular epidemiology utilizes the same paradigm as traditional epidemiology but uses biological markers to identify exposure, disease or susceptibility. Schulte and Perera present the epidemiologic methods pertinent to biological markers. The book is also designed to enumerate the considerations necessary for valid field research and provide a resource on the salient and subtle features of biological indicators.

Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Author: Lee W. Riley

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Designed as both a textbook and a reference, this book outlines the principles, methods, and application of this new discipline of public health. Techniques used in the field of molecular biology have been recognized as critical tools in solving infectious disease problems. This introductory volume, distinguishing molecular epidemiology from taxonomy and phylogeny, will familiarize epidemiologists with molecular biology and molecular biologists with epidemiology, and presents vocabulary and concepts of both fields to infectious disease clinicians.

Molecular Detection of Human Fungal Pathogens
Molecular Detection of Human Fungal Pathogens

Author: Dongyou Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-06-17

Total Pages: 951

ISBN-13: 1439812411

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The large number of molecular protocols available creates a dilemma for those attempting to adopt the most appropriate for streamlined identification and detection of fungal pathogens of interest. Molecular Detection of Human Fungal Pathogens provides a reliable and comprehensive resource relating the molecular detection and identification of major

Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens
Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens

Author: Dongyou Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-07-05

Total Pages: 899

ISBN-13: 143981242X

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Traditionally, laboratory identification of parasites has relied upon various phenotypic procedures that detect their morphological, biological, and immunological features. Because these procedures tend to be time-consuming and technically demanding, molecular methods based on nucleic acid amplification technologies have been increasingly utilized for rapid, sensitive, and specific characterization of parasites. The large number of original and modified molecular protocols that have been developed over the years creates a dilemma for those attempting to adopt the most appropriate protocol for streamlined identification and detection of human pathogenic organisms of interest. Part of a four-volume collection, Molecular Detection of Human Parasitic Pathogens provides a reliable and comprehensive resource on the molecular detection and identification of major human parasitic pathogens. This volume contains expert contributions from international scientists involved in human parasitic pathogen research and diagnosis. Following a similar format throughout, each chapter includes: A brief review on the classification, biology, epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of an important pathogenic parasitic genus/group An outline of clinical sample collection and preparation procedures and a selection of representative stepwise molecular protocols A discussion on further research needs relating to improved diagnoses of major human parasitic pathogens This versatile reference on molecular detection and identification of major human parasitic pathogens is an indispensable tool for upcoming and experienced medical, veterinary, and industrial laboratory scientists engaged in parasite characterization. It is also suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in parasitology.

Molecular Typing in Bacterial Infections
Molecular Typing in Bacterial Infections

Author: Ivano de Filippis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-11-07

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 1627031855

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Molecular Typing in Bacterial Infections covers common bacterial pathogenic agents, with the most effective methods for their identification and classification in the light of their specific epidemiology. The book will be a valuable resource for molecular typing of infectious diseases agents encountered in both the research and hospital clinical lab settings, as well as culture collections. Each chapter provides an overview of molecular approaches to typing bacterial pathogens. Part I gives a general overview of typing methods used in the traditional microbiology laboratory in comparison to molecular methods of epidemiology. In Part II, the relative strengths and weaknesses of the different methods applicable to the specific agents of infectious diseases are emphasized. Specific emphasis is placed on recent changes and updates in molecular typing.

Hunter's Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases E-Book
Hunter's Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases E-Book

Author: Edward T Ryan

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-03-25

Total Pages: 1265

ISBN-13: 0323625509

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New emerging diseases, new diagnostic modalities for resource-poor settings, new vaccine schedules ... all significant, recent developments in the fast-changing field of tropical medicine. Hunter's Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases, 10th Edition, keeps you up to date with everything from infectious diseases and environmental issues through poisoning and toxicology, animal injuries, and nutritional and micronutrient deficiencies that result from traveling to tropical or subtropical regions. This comprehensive resource provides authoritative clinical guidance, useful statistics, and chapters covering organs, skills, and services, as well as traditional pathogen-based content. You'll get a full understanding of how to recognize and treat these unique health issues, no matter how widespread or difficult to control. - Includes important updates on malaria, leishmaniasis, tuberculosis and HIV, as well as coverage of Ebola, Zika virus, Chikungunya, and other emerging pathogens. - Provides new vaccine schedules and information on implementation. - Features five all-new chapters: Neglected Tropical Diseases: Public Health Control Programs and Mass Drug Administration; Health System and Health Care Delivery; Zika; Medical Entomology; and Vector Control – as well as 250 new images throughout. - Presents the common characteristics and methods of transmission for each tropical disease, as well as the applicable diagnosis, treatment, control, and disease prevention techniques. - Contains skills-based chapters such as dentistry, neonatal pediatrics and ICMI, and surgery in the tropics, and service-based chapters such as transfusion in resource-poor settings, microbiology, and imaging. - Discusses maladies such as delusional parasitosis that are often seen in returning travelers, including those making international adoptions, transplant patients, medical tourists, and more. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.