"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."--BC Campus website.
Preface INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF MICROBIOLOGY EVOLUTION OF MICROORGANISM CLASSIFICATION OF MICROORGANISM NOMENCLATURE AND BERGEY'S MANUAL BACTERIA VIRUSES BACTERIAL VIRUSES PLANT VIRUSES THE ANIMAL VIRUSES ARCHAEA MYCOPLASMA PHYTOPLASMA GENERAL ACCOUNT OF CYANOBACTERIA GRAM -ve BACTERIA GRAM +ve BACTERIA EUKARYOTA APPENDIX-1 Prokaryotes Notable for their Environmental Significance APPENDIX-2 Medically Important Chemoorganotrophs APPENDIX-3 Terms Used to Describe Microorganisms According to Their Metabolic Capabilities QUESTIONS Short & Essay Type Questions; Multiple Choice Questions INDEX.
AudioLearn's college level courses presents Microbiology. Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a great way to explore the subject of college-level Microbiology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate Microbiology course. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-size chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions. Observing Microorganisms Cell Basics Acellular Pathogens Types of Prokaryotic Cells Types of Eukaryotic Cells The Biochemistry of Microbiology Metabolic Processes in Microbiology The Genome in Microbiology Microbial Genetics Microbial Growth Antimicrobial Agents Pathogenicity and Disease Innate Immune System Adaptive Immune System Advanced Laboratory Methods We will conclude the course with a 200 question practice test.
Welcome to the wonderful world of microbiology! Yay! So. What is microbiology? If we break the word down it translates to "the study of small life," where the small life refers to microorganisms or microbes. But who are the microbes? And how small are they? Generally microbes can be divided in to two categories: the cellular microbes (or organisms) and the acellular microbes (or agents). In the cellular camp we have the bacteria, the archaea, the fungi, and the protists (a bit of a grab bag composed of algae, protozoa, slime molds, and water molds). Cellular microbes can be either unicellular, where one cell is the entire organism, or multicellular, where hundreds, thousands or even billions of cells can make up the entire organism. In the acellular camp we have the viruses and other infectious agents, such as prions and viroids. In this textbook the focus will be on the bacteria and archaea (traditionally known as the "prokaryotes,") and the viruses and other acellular agents.
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ecology, evolution and clinical aspects of microorganisms, including the host response to these agents. CONTENTS MICROBIOLOGY AND THEIR HISTORY …1 MICROSCOPY…………………9 Staining Techniques Introduction to Microscopes Types of Microscopes Limitations DISTRIBUTION OF MICROORGANISMS ………20 Microorganisms in soil Microorganisms in water Microbes of the air Associated with man In association with insects CLASSIFICATION AND DENTIFICATION METHODS OF MICROORGANISMS…..26 Classification of Prokaryotes Evolution of Prokaryotes Categories of microorganisms in ecology THE METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY ……………36 PROKARYOTIC CELLS AND EUKARYOTIC CELLS………40 NUCLEIC ACIDS ……………46 THE BACTERIA……………..76 General Characteristics Bacteria Morphology: Reproduction in Bacteria BACTERIAL GENETICS ……96 Genetic organization Mutations Plasmids: Types of Transposable Genetic Elements NUTRITION AND GROWTH OF BACTERIA …………..106 Nutritional Requirements of Cells Growth Factors The Effect of Oxygen The Effect of pH on Growth The Effect of Temperature on Growth Water Availability Methods in bacteriology Culture Medium: Sterilisation vs disinfection Staining of bacteria CULTIVATION OF BACTERIA IN CULTURE MEDIA……..128 ACTINOMYCETES…………145 Classification Importance of actinomycetes Actinomycosis PSEUDOMONAS, AND VIBRIO XANTHOMONAS…………..152 Classification history Diseases Treatment ENTEROBACTERIACEAE...165 Salmonella, Escherichia, Shigella Klebsiella RICKETTSIA ………………176 Cell Structure and Metabolism Genome Structure Pathology Treatment ARCHAEBACTERIA……….181 Origin and evolution Types of Archaebacteria Lokiarcheota Methanobrevibacter smithii MYCOPLASMAS…………190 Structure of Mycoplasmas: Reproduction in Mycoplasma: Transmission of Mycoplasma: Diseases Caused by Mycoplasma: THE CHLAMYDIA ……….197 Chlamydial Infection Treatment VIRUSES ……………………204 Virus history Viral Morphology Replication of viruses BACTERIOPHAGES……….214 21. TOBACCO MOSAIC VIRUS (TMV)……………………………..220 22. POTATO VIRUS………………226 Potato virus Y, Potato virus X (PVX) Wild potato mosaic virus (WPMV 23. MYCOVIRUSES ……………..232 Kuru virus, Measles (rubeola) virus, Oncogenic or cancercausing viruses Viroids 24. CYANOPHAGES………………238 25. TYPES OF VIRAL INFECTIONS………………………..241 Respiratory Viral Infections Viral Skin Infections Foodborne Viral Infections Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections Other Viral Infections Antiviral Medication and Other Treatment Viruses and Cancer Viral Illness Prevention 26. REOVIRUSES…………………247 Rotavirus African horse sickness Bluetongue virus Colorado tick fever 27. RETROVIRUS …………………250 28. ISOLATION AND PURIFICATION OF VIRUSES AND COMPONENTS................................259 29. THE MYCOSES……………….267 30. SUPERFICIAL MYCOSES OR DERMATOPHYTOSIS…………….269 31. CANDIDIASIS …………………277 32. MUCORMYCOSIS…………….283 33. ASPERGILLOSIS………………288 34. PREDACEOUS FUNGI………..292 Nematode trapping fungi Endoparasitic Fungi 35. BIOFERTILIZER ……………...295 36. MYCORRHIZA ………………..301 37. IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINE…………………………..308 38. MICROBIOLOGY OF AIR……324 39. WATER MICROBIOLOGY…..333 40. SOIL MICROORGANISMS…..336 41. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY………………...340 42. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY…….342 43. INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY………………….354 44. PETROLEUM MICROBIOLOGY………………….359 45. SCOPE AND APPLICATIONS OF MICROBIOLOGY …………………365 46. MICROBIOLOGY MCQ & ANSWERS………………………….370 47. TERMINOLOGY……………..392 REFERENCES
Providing a solid introduction to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. A reader-friendly, "building block" approach to microbiology moves progressively from basic concepts to advanced understanding, guiding you through the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases. Building block approach encourages recall of previously learned information, enhancing your critical and problem solving skills. Case in Point feature introduces case studies at the beginning of each chapter. Issues to Consider encourages you to analyze and comprehend the case in point. Key Terms provide a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter. Objectives give a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material. Points to Remember summarize and help clearly identify key concepts covered in each chapter. Learning assessment questions evaluate how well you have mastered the material. New content addresses bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and nosocomial infections. Significantly updated chapter includes current information on molecular biology and highlights content on multidrug resistant bacteria. Reorganized chapters accent the most relevant information about viruses and parasites that are also transmissible to humans. Case studies on the Evolve site let you apply the information that you learn to realistic scenarios encountered in the laboratory.
This introductory microbiology text goes beyond the usual texts of its type, explaining why certain procedures are followed and illuminating the basic principles behind morphological and physiological tests.
This book fulfils the requirements of undergraduate medical students as per MCI recommendations. It covers the subject in five sections: General Microbiology, Immunology, Systemic Microbiology (includes Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology), Clinical and Applied Microbiology and Parasitology. This edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the second edition.
