Bacillus anthracis and Anthrax

Bacillus anthracis and Anthrax
Nicholas H. Bergman (Editor)

Book Details
Hardcover: 337 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470410116

Book Description
The study of Bacillus Anthracis remains at the forefront of microbiology research because of its potential use as a bioterror agent and its role in shaping our understanding of bacterial pathogenesis and innate immunity. Bacillus Anthracis and Anthrax provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the organism, ranging from basic biology to public health issues associated with anthrax. This book will be a premier reference for B. Anthracis and anthrax to microbiologists, medical and public health professionals, bioterror research and preparedness, immunologists, and physiologists.

Download

Microbiology for the Health Sciences

Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Gwendolyn R. W. Burton (Author), Paul G. Engelkirk (Author)

Book Details
Paperback: 496 pages
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 6th edition (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0781718449

Book Description
Completely updated, Microbiology for the Health Sciences is the ideal source for health professions and nursing students who need to learn the basic microbiological concepts involved in the care of patients and protection against infectious diseases. This edition features expanded chapters on parasitology, laboratory procedures, biotechnology, and infectious diseases. An increased number of Insight Boxes, Study Aids, and tables provide the students with a quick and comprehensive look at certain aspects of topics covered in each chapter. Core themes and concepts found in an introductory microbiology course, as described by the American Society for Microbiology, are contained in this text. The authors have attempted to provide a very fundamental approach to the complex subject of microbiology. Each chapter is clearly organized and divided for better continuity and understanding. Key terms, brief outlines, discussion questions, and review tests have been incorporated to aid in gaining a better understanding of the topics being covered. Several new appendices and a complete glossary can be found at the end of the book

Download