Microbiology: A Human Perspective w/ARIS

Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this authoritative text carefully explains the fundamentals of microbiology, providing a general overview of the principles followed by more detailed explanations. With its clear and concise writing style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers modern coverage on such topics as genomics, biofilms, and quorum sensing. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases.

Life and Death of Microorganisms
Humans and the Microbial World
The Molecules of Life
Microscopy and Cell Structure
Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth
Control of Microbial Growth
Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth
The Blueprint of Life, from DNA to Protein
Bacterial Genetics
Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA
The Microbial World
Identification and Classification of Prokaryotes
The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms
The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World
Viruses of Bacteria
Viruses, Prions, and Viroids: Infectious Agents of Animal and Plants
Microorganisms and Humans
The Innate Immune Response
The Adaptive Immune Response
Applications of Immune Responses
Immunologic Disorders
Host-Microbe Interactions
Epidemiology
Antimicrobial Medications
Infectious Diseases
Skin Infections
Wound Infections
Respiratory System Infections
Digestive System Infections
Genitourinary Infections
Nervous Systems Infections
Blood and Lymphatic Infections
HIV Disease and Complications of Immunodeficiency
Applied Microbiology
Microbial Ecology
Environmental Microbiology: Treatment of Water, Wastes, and Polluted Habitats
Food Microbiology
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Microbiology: A Human Perspective w/ARIS

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