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Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 - How We See the Invisible World
2.2 - Instruments of Microsopy
2.3 - Staining Microscopic Specimens
Chapter 2 Clinical Focus
1.1 - The History of Microbiology
1.2 - A Systematic Approach
1.3 - Types of Microorganisms
Chapter 3 Introduction
3.1 - Spontaneous Generation
3.2 - Foundations of Modern Cell Theory
3.3 - Unique Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells
3.4 - Unique Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells
Chapter 4 Introduction - Prokaryotic Diversity
4.1 - Prokaryote Habitats, Relationships, and Microbiomes
4.2 - Proteobacteria
4.3 - Non-proteobacteria Gram-Negative Bacteria and Phototrophic Bacteria
4.4 - Gram-Positive Bacteria
4.5 - Deeply Branching Bacteria
4.6 - Archaea
Chapter 5 Introduction - The Eukaryotes of Microbiology
5.1 - Unicellular Eukaryotic Parasites
5.2 - Parasitic Helminths
5.3 - Fungi
5.4 - Algae
5.5 - Lichens
Chapter 5 Clinical Focus
Chapter 6 Introduction - Acellular Pathogens
6.1 - Viruses
6.2 - The Viral Life Cycle
6.3 - Isolation, Culture, and Identification of Viruses
6.4 - Viroids, Virusoids, and Prions
Chapter 7 Introduction - Microbial Biochemistry
7.1 - Organic Molecules
7.2 - Carbohydrates
7.3 - Lipids
7.4 - Proteins
7.5 - Using Biochemistry to Identify Microorganisms
Chapter 8 Introduction - Microbial Metabolism
8.1 - Energy, Matter, and Enzymes
8.2 - Catabolism of Carbohydrates
8.3 - Cellular Respiration
8.4 - Fermentation
8.5 - Catabolism of Lipids and Proteins
8.6 - Photosynthesis
8.7 - Biogeochemical Cycles
Chapter 9 Introduction - Microbial Growth
9.1 - How Microbes Grow
9.2 - Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth
9.3 - The Effects of pH on Microbial Growth
9.4 - Temperature and Microbial Growth
9.5 - Other Environmental Conditions that Affect Growth
9.6 - Media Used for Bacterial Growth
Chapter 10 Introduction - Biochemistry of the Genome
10.1 - Using Microbiology to Discover the Secrets of Life
10.2 - Structure and Function of DNA
10.3 - Structure and Function of RNA
10.4 - Structure and Function of Cellular Genomes
Chapter 11 Introduction - Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics
11.1 - The Functions of Genetic Material
11.2 - DNA Replication
11.3 - RNA Transcription
11.4 - Protein Synthesis (Translation)
11.5 - Mutations
11.6 - How Asexual Prokaryotes Achieve Genetic Diversity
11.7 - Gene Regulation: Operon Theory
Chapter 12 Introduction - Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics
12.1 - Microbes and the Tools of Genetic Engineering
12.2 - Visualizing and Characterizing DNA, RNA, and Protein
12.3 - Whole Genome Methods and Pharmaceutical Applications of Genetic Engineering
12.4 - Gene Therapy
Chapter 13 Introduction - Control of Microbial Growth
13.1 - Controlling Microbial Growth
13.2 - Using Physical Methods to Control Microorganisms
13.3 - Using Chemicals to Control Microorganisms
13.4 - Testing the Effectiveness of Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Chapter 14 Introduction - Antimicrobial Drugs
14.1 - History of Chemotherapy and Antimicrobial
14.2 - Fundamentals of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
14.3 - Mechanisms of Antibacterial Drugs
14.4 - Mechanisms of Other Antimicrobial Drugs
14.5 - Drug Resistance
14.6 - Testing the Effectiveness of Antimicrobials
14.7 - Current Strategies for Antimicrobial Discovery
Chapter 15 Introduction - Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
15.1 - Characteristics of Infectious Disease
15.2 - How Pathogens Cause Disease
15.3 - Virulence Factors of Bacterial and Viral Pathogens
15.4 - Virulence Factors of Eukaryotic Pathogens
Chapter 15 Clinical Focus
Chapter 16 Introduction - Disease and Epidemiology
16.1 - The Language of Epidemiologists
16.2 - Tracking Infectious Diseases
16.3 - Modes of Disease Transmission
16.4 - Global Public Health
Chapter 17 Introduction - Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses
17.1 - Physical Defenses
17.2 - Chemical Defenses
17.3 - Cellular Defenses
17.4 - Pathogen Recognition and Phagocytosis
17.5 - Inflammation and Fever
Chapter 18 Introduction - Adaptive Specific Host Defenses
18.1 - Overview of Specific Adaptive Immunity
18.2 - Major Histocompatibility Complexes and Antigen- Presenting Cells
18.3 - T Lymphocytes and Cellular Immunity
18.4 - B Lymphocytes and Humoral Immunity
18.5 - Vaccines
Chapter 18 Clinical Focus
Appendix
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