Introduction to diagnostic microbiology for the laboratory sciences / Maria Dannessa Delost

Includes index.

Part I: Introduction to Clinical Microbiology -- Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism and Genetics --Safety in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory -- Host and Microorganism Interactions -- Specimen Collection and Management -- Microscopy, Staining, and Direct Examination of Specimen -- Traditional Culture and Identification Methods -- Immunochemical and Molecular Methods -- Antimicrobial Agents and Susceptibility Testing -- Part II: Identification and Clinical Relevance of Microorganism -- Staphylococci and Other Catalase -Positive Gram – Positive Cocci -- Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Related Organism -- Neisseria -- Enterobacteriaceae -- Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Bacilli and Similar Bacteria -- Vibrio, Aeromonas, Campylobacter, and Similar Organism -- Haemophilus, HACEK, Legionella, Bordetella, and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli -- Gram Positive Bacilli -- Spirochetes -- Anaerobes --Mycobacterium -- Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Mycoplasma, and Similar Organism -- Introduction to Clinically Mycology -- Introduction to Clinically Parasitology -- Introduction to Clinically Virology -- Part III: Clinical Infections and Emerging Topics -- Clinical Specimen and Infections.

"Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition provides a foundation in microbiology that is essential for a career as a medical laboratory technologist/ technician (MLT). A key for students and a helpful reference for practitioners. It reviews the microorganism most commonly met in clinical settings and explain basic laboratory produces. In addition the text includes laboratory exercises, eliminating the need for a separate laboratory manual." -- Back cover