Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology

Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-03-28

Total Pages: 1431

ISBN-13: 1119021847

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The Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology 2nd Edition, International Edition reviews in detail the current state of the art in each of the disciplines of clinical microbiology, and reviews the sensitivities, specificities and predictive values, and subsequently the effectiveness, of commercially available methods – both manual and automated. This text allows the user to easily summarize the available methods in any particular field, or for a specific pathogen – for example, what to use for an Influenza test, a Legionella test, or what instrument to use for identification or for an antibiotic susceptibility test. The Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology, 2nd Edition, International Edition presents a wealth of relevant information to clinical pathologists, directors and supervisors of clinical microbiology, infectious disease physicians, point-of-care laboratories, professionals using industrial applications of diagnostic microbiology and other healthcare providers. The content will allow professionals to analyze all commercially available methods to determine which works best in their particular laboratory, hospital, clinic, or setting. Updated to appeal to an international audience, The Manual of Commercial Methods in Clinical Microbiology, 2nd Edition, International Edition is an invaluable reference to those in the health science and medical fields.


Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology

Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology

Author: Aidan Parte

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-02-04

Total Pages: 966

ISBN-13: 0387685723

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Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the phyla Bacteroidetes, Planctomycetes, Chlamydiae, Spirochetes, Fibrobacteres, Fusobacteria, Acidobacteria, Verrucomicrobia, Dictyoglomi, and Gemmatimonadetes based upon the SILVA project as well as a description of more than 153 genera in 29 families. Includes many medically important taxa.


Wadsworth Anaerobic Bacteriology Manual

Wadsworth Anaerobic Bacteriology Manual

Author: Vera L. Sutter

Publisher: Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780898631005

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New 5th edition of the standard reference on anaerobic bacteria for clinical microbiologists, medical laboratory technicians, & physicians. Authors: Paula Summanen, M.S., Ellen Jo Baron, Ph.D., Diane M. Citron, B.sS., Catherine A. Strong, B.S., Hannah M. Wexler, Ph.D., Sydney M. Finegold, M.D. of the Wadsworth Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. This manual emphasizes practical aspects of anaerobic bacteriology for clinical laboratories. Designed & written to provide simple, rapid techniques suitable for processing clinical specimens in small laboratories as well as detailed descriptions of more rigorous techniques used in larger laboratories. Topics include general clinical information, specimen collection & transport, culture techniques, processing clinical specimens, isolation & identification techniques, & susceptibility testing. Completely revised. Updated susceptibility patterns. Explanations of changes in taxonomy & newly described pathogenic species. Related publications from Star Publishing Company include: Finegold et al, CLINICAL GUIDE TO ANAEROBIC INFECTIONS 1992 & Engelkirk et al, PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE OF ANAEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY 1992.


Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook

Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-06

Total Pages: 2954

ISBN-13: 1555818811

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In response to the ever-changing needs and responsibilities of the clinical microbiology field, Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Fourth Edition has been extensively reviewed and updated to present the most prominent procedures in use today. The Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook provides step-by-step protocols and descriptions that allow clinical microbiologists and laboratory staff personnel to confidently and accurately perform all analyses, including appropriate quality control recommendations, from the receipt of the specimen through processing, testing, interpretation, presentation of the final report, and subsequent consultation.


Infectious Diseases E-Book

Infectious Diseases E-Book

Author: Jonathan Cohen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-06-10

Total Pages: 1283

ISBN-13: 070206338X

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Drs. Cohen, Powderly and Opal, three of the most-respected names in infectious disease medicine, lead a diverse team of international contributors to bring you the latest knowledge and best practices. Extensively updated, the fourth edition includes brand-new information on advances in diagnosis of infection; Hepatitis C; managing resistant bacterial infections; and many other timely topics. An abundance of photographs and illustrations; a practical, clinically-focused style; highly-templated organization; and robust interactive content combine to make this clinician-friendly resource the fastest and best place to find all of the authoritative, current information you need. - Hundreds of full-color photographs and figures provide unparalleled visual guidance. - Consistent chapter organization and colorful layouts make for quick searches. - Clinically-focused guidance from "Practice Points" demonstrates how to diagnose and treat complicated problems encountered in practice. - The "Syndromes by Body System", "HIV and AIDS", and "International Medicine" sections are designed to reflect how practicing specialists think when faced with a patient. - Sweeping updates include new or revised chapters on: - Hepatitis C and antivirals - Fungal infection and newer antifungals - Microbiome and infectious diseases as well as advances in diagnosis of infection; Clostridium difficile epidemiology; infection control in the ICU setting; Chlamydia trachomatis infection; acquired syndromes associated with autoantibodies to cytokines;; management of multidrug resistant pathogens; probiotics, polymyxins, and the pathway to developing new antibiotics - HIV including HIV and aging, antiretroviral therapy in developing countries, and cure for HIV. - Online Antimicrobial pharmacokinetics mannequin, as well an all new HIV medicine mannequin are a useful visual source of treatment information


Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens

Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens

Author: Dongyou Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-04-18

Total Pages: 1282

ISBN-13: 1439812381

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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 this issue, with international scientists in respective bacterial pathogen research and diagnosis providing expert summaries on current diagnostic approaches for major human bacterial pathogens. Each chapter consists of a brief review on the classification, epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of an important pathogenic bacterial genus, an outline of clinical sample collection and preparation procedures, a selection of representative stepwise molecular protocols, and a discussion on further research requirements relating to improved diagnosis. This book represents a reliable and convenient reference on molecular detection and identification of major human bacterial pathogens; an indispensable tool for upcoming and experienced medical, veterinary, and industrial laboratory scientists engaged in bacterial characterization; and an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in microbiology.


Handbook of Foodborne Diseases

Handbook of Foodborne Diseases

Author: Dongyou Liu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 2582

ISBN-13: 1351863487

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Clearly linked to consumption of foods, beverages, and drinking water that contain pathogenic microbes, toxins, or other toxic agents, foodborne diseases have undergone a remarkable change of fortune in recent decades, from once rare and insignificant malaises to headline-grabbing and deadly outbreaks. Unquestionably, several factors have combined to make this happen. These include a prevailing demand for the convenience of ready-to-eat or heat-and-eat manufactured food products that allow ready entry and survival of some robust, temperature-insensitive microorganisms; a drastic reduction in the costs of air, sea, and road transportation that has taken some pathogenic microorganisms to where they were absent previously; an expanding world population that has stretched the boundary of human activity; and an ageing population whose weakened immune functions provide a fertile ground for opportunistic pathogens to invade and thrive. Given the diversity of causative agents (ranging from viruses, bacteria, yeasts, filamentous fungi, protozoa, helminthes, toxins, to toxic agents), and the ingenuity of pathogenic microbes to evolve through genetic reassortment, horizontal gene transfer, and/or random genetic mutation, it has become an enormous challenge to understand how foodborne agents are able to evade host immune defenses and induce diseases, and also to develop and apply innovative approaches for improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foodborne diseases. Handbook of Foodborne Diseases summarizes the latest findings on more than 100 foodborne diseases and their causative agents. With contributions from international experts on foodborne pathogens, toxins, and toxic agents research, this volume provides state-of-the-art overviews on foodborne diseases in relation to their etiology, biology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Apart from offering a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students in food, medical, and veterinary microbiology, this volume constitutes a valuable reference on foodborne diseases for medical professionals and health authorities, and forms an informative educational resource for the general public.