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Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Tenth Edition, International Edition Paul Engelkirk 978-1-4511-8634-5 • September 2014 • Softbound • 8.375” x 10.875” • 496 pp. • 285 illus. 978-1-4511-8632-1 • North American Edition: Available in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands only

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, the 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. This comprehensive new edition explores the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic human diseases, including patient care, and how the body protects itself from pathogens and infectious disease s. Features • NEW! Chapter-ending allied health case studies covering viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections in humans provide real-life context for the concepts and topics recommended by the American Society for Microbiology. • NEW! Online animations covering topics like Binary Fission, Phagocytosis, Selecting for Drug-Resistant Organisms help students understand complex concepts and procedures • NEW! An online chapter-by-chapter Student Quiz Bank , containing over 500 multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions, gives students unlimited opportunities for practice and review. • NEW! Improved CriticalThinking questions prepare students for effective decision making on the job. • A dramatically updated design and art program features an increased number of illustrations and more user-friendly and realistic art to help students visualize concepts. • Expanded information on important bacterial pathogens prepares students for future careers in health care. • Up-to-date coverage of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections gives students the knowledge they will need to perform day-to-day health care duties in a safe and competent manner. • Chapters are organized to meet the needs of allied health students and provide focused coverage of parasitology, immunology, and other infections. • Unique Healthcare Epidemiology sections give students practical information on infections: what they are, how they are transmitted, and how they can be avoided.

Table of Contents Section I: Introduction to Microbiology

Ch. 1: Microbiology —The Science Ch. 2: Observing the Microbial World Section II: Introduction to Microbes and Cellular Biology Ch. 3: Cell Structure and Taxonomy Ch. 4: Microbial Diversity Ch. 5: Microbial Diversity Section III: Chemical and Genetic Aspects of Microorganisms Ch. 6: The Biochemical Basis of Life Ch. 7: Microbial Physiology and Genetics Section IV: Controlling the Growth of Microbes Ch. 8: Controlling Microbial Growth In Vitro Ch. 9: Inhibiting the Growth of Pathogens In Vivo Using Antimicrobial Agents SectionV: Environmental and Applied Microbiology SectionVI: Microbiology within Healthcare Facilities SectionVII: Pathogenesis and Host Defense Mechanisms SectionVIII: Major Infectious Diseases of Humans

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Microbiology