Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the authors
Unit 1: Fundamental Microbiology
1. Microbiology: Past, Present, Future
2. Overview of the Microbial World
3. Metabolic Processes in Microbial Cells
4. Bacteria
5. Viruses and Viral Diseases
6. Eucaryotic Microorganisms: Fungi, Protozoa, and Multicellular Parasites
Unit 2: Host–Microbe interactions
7. Host–Microbe Interactions and Principles of Disease
8. Epidemiology: How Diseases are Spread
9. The Body’s Defence Systems
10. Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion Strategies of Microorganisms
Unit 3: Control of Microbial Growth
11. Principles of Sterilisation and Disinfection
12. Control of Infection: Antimicrobial Therapy
13. Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
14. Issues in Public Health
Unit 4: Infection of Body Systems
15. Microbial Techniques for Diagnosis of Infection
16. Skin, Wound and Eye Infections
17. Respiratory Tract Infections
18. Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
19. Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections
20. Infections of the Nervous System
21. Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
Glossary
Credits
Index