a textbook and laboratory manual for the health sciences Bartolome, Fe A. creator Quiles, Elizabeth P. text xx Quezon City C & E Publishing Inc. 2020 Second edition monographic und

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xi, 530 pages: illustrations 26 cm Microbiology and parasitology: A textbook and laboratory manual for the health sciences [second edition] is designed to help students of the health sciences understand medical microbiology and parasitology. Part 1 constitutes the textbook proper and covers an extensive range of topics on the subject matter, including, but not limited to taxonomy and characteristics of microorganism and parasites, infectious and parasitic disease formation, microbial growth and control methods of sterilization, antibiotics, host response to infection, and treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Part 2 consists of laboratory exercises designed to reinforce the students` understanding of specific concepts in microbiology and parasitology. It contains twenty exercises, the last few of which are cases that aim to develop clinical judgement in the students. Students of the health sciences are expected to do their share in educating the public. It is hoped that through this book, these students will be better equipped with the necessary knowledge that will help them to promote health and awareness among the people. Contents: Part 1 Textbook -- Chapter 1 The science of microbiology -- Chapter 2 Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells -- Chapter 3 Bacterial morphology -- Chapter 4 Bacterial growth requirements -- Chapter 5 Normal flora of the human body -- Chapter 6 Medical and surgical asepsis -- Chapter 7 Physical and chemical methods of sterilization -- Chapter 8 Antimicrobial agents -- Chapter 9 Host response to infection -- Chapter 10 Bacteria and disease -- Chapter 11 Introduction to parasitology -- Chapter 12 Protozoa -- Chapter 13 Cestodes -- Chapter 14 Trematodes -- Chapter 15 Nematodes -- Chapter 16 Infections of the skin -- Chapter 17 Infection of the respiratory track -- Chapter 18 Infection of gastrointestinal tract -- Chapter 19 Sexually transmitted infections -- Chapter 20 Infection of urinary tract -- Chapter 21 Infection of the eyes -- Chapter 22 Infection of the nervous system -- Chapter 23 Viral exanthems -- Chapter 24 Other system infections -- Part 2 Laboratory exercises -- Exercises No. 1 The microscope -- Exercises No. 2 The cell -- Exercises No. 3 Gram -staining -- Exercises No. 4 Acid -fast staining -- Exercises No. 5 Sterilization and disinfection -- Exercises No. 6 Bacterial structure -- Exercises No.7 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing -- Exercises No. 8 Bacteria and disease -- Exercises No. 9 Immunology -- Exercises No.10 Protozoans -- Exercises No.11 Cestodes -- Exercises No.12 Trematodes -- Exercises No.13 Nematodes -- Exercises No.14 Infection of the skins -- Exercises No. 15 Infection of the respiratory tract -- Exercises No. 16 Infection of the gastrointestinal tract -- Exercises No. 17 UTI and sexuality -transmitted infections -- Exercises No. 18 Infections of the eyes and central nervous system -- Exercises No. 19 Viral exanthems -- Exercises No. 20 Other systemic infections Fe A. Bartolome and Elizabeth P. Quiles. Includes bibliographic references and index in English Microbiology Handbooks, manuals, etc Parasitology Handbooks, manuals, etc 616.96 B2852 2020 9789719812418CE 251212 20260803094248.0