Burtons Microbiology For The Health Sciences 11th Edition Paul G Engelkirk by Paul G. Engelkirk 9781496380463, 1496380460, 2018018473 instant download after payment.

This fully updated Eleventh Edition of Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Sciences remains the only microbiology text written specifically for the Allied Health/Nursing Introductory Microbiology course as outlined by the American Society for Microbiology. Emphasizing the relevance of microbiology to a career in the health professions, the book provides the vital microbiology information students need to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Enhanced by the expertise of a new lead author, the Eleventh Edition maintains its student friendly approach while adding new animations and videos and up-to-date coverage of key topics. For the first time, the PrepU adaptive quizzing program proven to improve student’s course mastery, is available for purchase to accompany the book.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Microbiology—The Science
Chapter 2 Viewing the Microbial World
Chapter 3 Cell Structure and Taxonomy
Chapter 4 Acellular and Prokaryotic Microbes
Chapter 5 Eukaryotic Microbes
Chapter 6 The Biochemical Basis of Life
Chapter 7 Microbial Physiology and Genetics
Chapter 8 Controlling Microbial Growth In Vitro
Chapter 9 Inhibiting the Growth of Pathogens In Vivo using Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 10 Microbial Ecology and Microbial Biotechnology
Chapter 11 Epidemiology and Public Health
Chapter 12 Health Care Epidemiology and Infection Prevention and Control
Chapter 13 Diagnosing Infectious Diseases
Chapter 14 Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
Chapter 15 Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms
Chapter 16 Specific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to Immunology
Chapter 17 Overview of Human Infectious Diseases
Chapter 18 Viral Infections of Humans
Chapter 19 Bacterial Infections of Humans
Chapter 20 Fungal Infections of Humans
Chapter 21 Parasitic Infections of Humans