As with the much-praised prior editions, the third edition of Strelkauskas' Microbiology: A Clinical Approach remains a comprehensive introductory textbook written specifically for pre-nursing, nursing and allied health students. Clinically relevant throughout, it uses the theme of infection as its foundation, fitting closely with the 'One Health' approach that is considered increasingly central to the effective control of zoonoses and to combatting antimicrobial resistance. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments, including the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and associated COVID-19 pandemic. The book is accompanied by a robust instructor ancillary package that allows educators to incorporate readily the book’s unique approach into their lectures and includes additional materials for students to supplement classroom learning and encourage and support study and self-reflection. Key Features: Student-focused, with all elements carefully designed to help students engage with and understand difficult concepts and to spark and hold interest Dedicated learning skill section introduces practical strategies for improving comprehension and retention Numerous text features further support learning and teaching, including chapter overviews, fast facts, case studies and human stories, and ‘why is this important?’ highlights A variety of question-and-answer types for self-testing and reflection to support and assess basic learning, to challenge students to integrate important concepts and ask students to apply what they have just learned to a specific clinical setting or problem All supported by a comprehensive suite of online resources including lecturer support material and, for students, interactive questions, lecture notes, MicroMovies and the BugParade The book is an excellent resource to guide and support inter-professional education in the health sciences and an ideal entry-point to the subject for anyone coming from another discipline and invaluable supplementary reading for medical, microbiology and biomedical science students.

As with the much-praised prior editions, the third edition of Strelkauskas' Microbiology: A Clinical Approach remains a comprehensive introductory textbook written specifically for pre-nursing, nursing and allied health students. Clinically relevant throughout, it uses the theme of infection as its foundation, fitting closely with the 'One Health' approach that is considered increasingly central to the effective control of zoonoses and to combatting antimicrobial resistance. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments, including the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and associated COVID-19 pandemic. The book is accompanied by a robust instructor ancillary package that allows educators to incorporate readily the book’s unique approach into their lectures and includes additional materials for students to supplement classroom learning and encourage and support study and self-reflection.

Key Features:

Student-focused, with all elements carefully designed to help students engage with and understand difficult concepts and to spark and hold interest

Dedicated learning skill section introduces practical strategies for improving comprehension and retention

Numerous text features further support learning and teaching, including chapter overviews, fast facts, case studies and human stories, and ‘why is this important?’ highlights

A variety of question-and-answer types for self-testing and reflection to support and assess basic learning, to challenge students to integrate important concepts and ask students to apply what they have just learned to a specific clinical setting or problem

All supported by a comprehensive suite of online resources including lecturer support material and, for students, interactive questions, lecture notes, MicroMovies and the BugParade

The book is an excellent resource to guide and support inter-professional education in the health sciences and an ideal entry-point to the subject for anyone coming from another discipline and invaluable supplementary reading for medical, microbiology and biomedical science students.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Instructor and Student Resources

Learning Skills

Part I. Foundations

1. What Is Microbiology and Why Does It Matter?

2. Fundamental Chemistry for Microbiology

3. Essentials of Metabolism

4. An Introduction to Cell Structure and Host–Pathogen Relationships

Part II. Disease Mechanisms

5. Requirements for Infection

6. Transmission of Infection, the Compromised Host, Epidemiology, and Diagnosing Infections

7. Principles of Disease

8. Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases

Part III. Characteristics of Disease-Causing Microorganisms

9. The Clinical Significance of Bacterial Anatomy

10. Bacterial Growth

11. Microbial Genetics and Infectious Disease

12. The Structure and Infection Cycle of Viruses

13. Viral Infection

14. Parasitic and Fungal Infections

Part IV. Host Defense

15. The Innate Immune Response

16. The Adaptive Immune Response

17. Failures of the Immune Response

Part V. Control and Treatment

18. Control of Microbial Growth

19. Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Drugs

20. Antibiotic Resistance

Part VI. Microbial Infections

21. Infections of the Respiratory System

22. Infections of the Digestive System

23. Infections of the Genitourinary System

24. Infections of the Central Nervous System

25. Infections of the Blood and Lymph

26. Infections of the Skin and Eyes

Epilogue

Multiple Choice Answers

Glossary

Pathogen List

Figure Acknowledgments

Index

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Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will introduce students to topics at the forefront of the subject that are being applied to probe biological problems, or to address the most pressing issues facing society. These topics will include those that form the cornerstone of contemporary research, helping students to make the transition to active researcher. Students will acquire a solid understanding of the essentials of microbial biotechnology, its applications in agriculture, diagnostics and urban and artistic conservation, as well as the potential threats genetic modification may pose to public health, the environment and intellectual property.