Microbiology
Microbiology

Author: Nina Parker

Publisher:

Published: 2016-05-30

Total Pages: 1301

ISBN-13: 9781938168147

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"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.

Bacteriology
Bacteriology

Author: Haris Russell

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-19

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781641162326

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Bacteria constitute a large category of prokaryotic microorganisms which are a few micrometers in size. The study of bacteria, their biochemistry, morphology, ecology and genetics is under the scope of bacteriology. The importance of bacteriology is witnessed in its wide applications in the treatment and prevention of diseases with the use of vaccines. It is an important domain under microbiology, which studies the classification, identification and characterization of bacterial species. This textbook aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of bacteriology. It elucidates new techniques and applications of this discipline in a multidisciplinary approach. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of bacteriology as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology
Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology

Author: Luis M. de la Maza

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1683670353

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This unique visual reference presents more than 750 brilliant, four-color images of bacterial isolates commonly encountered in diagnostic microbiology and the methods used to identify them, including microscopic and phenotypic characteristics, colony morphology, and biochemical properties. Chapters cover the most important bacterial pathogens and related organisms, including updated taxonomy, epidemiology, pathogenicity, laboratory and antibiotic susceptibility testing, and molecular biology methodology Tables summarize and compare key biochemical reactions and other significant characteristics New to this edition is a separate chapter covering the latest developments in total laboratory automation The comprehensive chapter on stains, media, and reagents is now augmented with histopathology images A new Fast Facts chapter presents tables that summarize and illustrate the most significant details for some of the more commonly encountered organisms For the first time, this easy-to-use atlas is available digitally for enhanced searching. Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology remains the most valuable illustrative supplement for lectures and laboratory presentations, as well as for laboratorians, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in diagnostic medical bacteriology.

Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology
Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology

Author: R. L. Vollum

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2014-05-20

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 1483141780

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Fairbrother's Textbook of Bacteriology, Tenth Edition provides an outline of the medical aspects of bacteriology. This book emphasizes the biological relationship of allied organisms. Organized into three parts encompassing 38 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the various elements of the bacterial cell in detail, starting with external features such as flagella and capsules, and working inwards to the cytoplasm. This text then describes the principal toxic effects of the different groups of anti-bacterial substances. Other chapters consider the relationship of the different types of hypersensitivity to classical immune responses. This book discusses as well the earliest application of a specific chemical substance to the treatment of microbial disease. The final chapter deals with the various methods used to determine the sensitivity of bacteria to the different sulphonamides. This book is a valuable resource for medical students. Bacteriologists, chemists, pathologists, and microbiologists will also find this book useful.

Textbook of Microbiology
Textbook of Microbiology

Author: Dr. A.K Kushwaha

Publisher: Dr. A.K KUSHWAHA

Published: 2020-07-26

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13:

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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

General Microbiology
General Microbiology

Author: Linda Bruslind

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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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.

Textbook of Microbiology
Textbook of Microbiology

Author: Naveen Kango

Publisher: I. K. International Pvt Ltd

Published: 2013-12-30

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9380026447

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Textbook of Microbiology provides a structured approach to learning by covering all the important topics in a simple, uniform and systematic format. The book is written in a manner suited to the undergraduate and postgraduate of Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology courses. The language and diagrams are particularly easy to understand and reproduce while answering essay type questions. Sections I of the book covers essentials of Microbiology including history, scope and milestones in the development of microbiology. This is followed by detailed accounts of characteristics and classification of microorganisms including bacteria, virus, fungi and actinomycetes. Individual chapters on microscopy, isolation and maintenance of microorganisms, microbial growth provide a detailed account of these techniques and their use in microbiology. Section II of the book covers biochemistry, microbial genetics and some instrumentation including chapters on carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, gene regulation, translation and transcription along with detailed accounts of spectrophotometry, pH meter and fermenters. It broadly covers: Fundamentals of Microbiology Tools and Techniques used in Microbiology Basic Biochemistry Microbial genetics

Bacteria: A Very Short Introduction
Bacteria: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Sebastian G. B. Amyes

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2013-05-30

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0191654086

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Bacteria form a fundamental branch of life. They are the oldest forms of life as we know it, and they are still the most prolific living organisms. They inhabit every part of the Earth's surface, its ocean depths, and even terrains such as boiling hot springs. They are most familiar as agents of disease, but benign bacteria are critical to the recycling of elements and all ecology, as well as to human health. In this Very Short Introduction, Sebastian Amyes explores the nature of bacteria, their origin and evolution, bacteria in the environment, and bacteria and disease. In looking at our efforts to manage co-evolving bacteria, he also considers the challenges of resistance to antibiotics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

A Concise Manual of Pathogenic Microbiology
A Concise Manual of Pathogenic Microbiology

Author: Saroj K. Mishra

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-09-25

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 111830120X

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A quick, concise reference to pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause, this book is divided into specific groups of pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses, and prions. It lists important pathogenic taxa in each group, covering their natural habitats, the diseases they cause, microbiological highlights, laboratory diagnosis, and measures of prevention and control, including availability of vaccines and effective therapeutic agents. All healthcare professionals and public health workers will benefit from having this reliable source of information at their fingertips.

Mycology and Microbiology (A Textbook for UG and PG Courses)
Mycology and Microbiology (A Textbook for UG and PG Courses)

Author: C. Manoharachary

Publisher: Scientific Publishers

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 9386102137

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Fungi and microbes have predominant influence in our lives. They are directly or indirectly involved in generating the food we eat and drink, besides providing life saving pharmaceutical products, including the sources of enzymes. They play a vital role in recycling of organic matter and several ecological processes. Both fungi and microbes have contributed several billion dollars worth of technological products. For instance: yeast is used in brewing and bakery, Lactobacillus ferments milk to yoghurt and a number of edible mushrooms are rich in nutrients besides possessing many medicinal properties. Bacteria and fungi serve as key organisms in understanding life processes, genetic engineering and as experimental organisms. Therefore, it is necessary to study the biology and biotechnology of these organisms. It is a humble attempt of the authors to make the readers understand the biology and biotechnology of fungi and microbes in a simpler way and also to communicate the recent developments.