Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences 10th and 9th ed

Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences 10th and 9th ed
by Paul Engelkirk
10th ed: 496 pages
9th ed: 446 pages
Publisher: LWW; 10 edition (September 11, 2014)
Language: English


Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this premier textbook provides students with the foundation in microbiology that they need to perform their day-to-day duties in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Coverage includes the core themes and concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society for Microbiology. Developed for current and future healthcare professionals, this text offers vital coverage of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents, epidemiology and public health, hospital-acquired infections, infection control, and the ways in which microorganisms cause disease.

Table of contents
Section I Introduction to Microbiology
Section II Introduction to Microbes and Cellular Biology
Section III Chemical and Genetic Aspects of Microorganisms
Section IV Controlling the Growth of Microbes
Section V Environmental and Applied Microbiology
Section VI Microbiology within Healthcare Facilities
Section VII Pathogenesis and Host Defense Mechanisms
Section VIII Major Infectious Diseases of Humans