Visualizing Microbiology

The second edition of Visualizing Microbiology contains a completely redesigned TOC and the most current coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This text is ideal for introductory microbiology courses for non-majors and pre-allied health students. Visualizing Microbiology brings the narrative to life with an applied clinical focus, helping students see and understand the unseen in the world of microbiology. The unique visual pedagogy of the text provides a powerful combination of content and visuals ideal for microbiology.

PREFACE iii

1 The Microbial World 1

2 An Introduction to the Chemical Basis of Life 24

3 The Biochemistry of Macromolecules 45

4 Microscopy 75

5 Prokaryotic Organisms 95

6 The Eukaryotic Cell 122

7 Eukaryotic Organisms 145

8 Viruses and Infectious Particles 169

9 Metabolism 197

10 Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering 226

11 Microbial Growth and Control 257

12 Antimicrobial Agents 287

13 Innate Immunity 323

14 Adaptive Immunity 351

15 Vaccination, Immunoassays, and Immune Disorders 378

16 Microbial Pathogenesis 408

17 Epidemiology and Infection Control 434

18 Diseases of the Respiratory System 460

19 Diseases of the Skin and Eyes 491

20 Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 524

21 Diseases of the Urogenital System 554

22 Diseases of the Nervous System 587

23 Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 613

24 Environmental and Industrial Microbiology 646

APPENDIX A Answers to Self-Tests A-1

APPENDIX B Physiological Reference Ranges B-5

GLOSSARY / INDEX