Outbreak : cases in real-world microbiology / Rodney P. Anderson.

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Anderson, Rodney P

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : ASM Press, c2006.Description: xvii, 318 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

1555813666 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

614.4 22 A.R.O

LOC classification:

RA651 .A68 2006

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Abstract

Contents:

Outbreaks and cases emphasizing concepts in basic microbiology -- Outbreaks of diseases of the respiratory tract -- Outbreaks of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract -- Outbreaks of sexually transmitted diseases -- Outbreaks of diseases of the skin, eyes, and deep tissues -- Outbreaks of multisystem zoonoses and vector-borne diseases -- Outbreaks of diseases of the central nervous system -- Outbreaks and cases requiring application of environmental and industrial microbiology concepts -- Bioterrorism outbreaks.

Summary: Integrates headline-making disease outbreaks into microbiology coursework to provide critical content to college-age students. • Presents case studies covering a wide variety of subject areas, including general, medical, environmental, and industrial microbiology. • Integrates current outbreaks that are featured in news headlines into the classroom for added relevance. • Features a discovery-oriented answer key that directs students to appropriate reference material rather than providing complete answers to the study questions. • Introduces students to the relevance of diverse social, economic, political, and religious issues that exist in various parts of the world. • Provides case studies of varying levels of difficulty. • Presents complete information about each disease and microbe covered.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-306) and index.

Integrates headline-making disease outbreaks into microbiology coursework to provide critical content to college-age students.
• Presents case studies covering a wide variety of subject areas, including general, medical, environmental, and industrial microbiology.
• Integrates current outbreaks that are featured in news headlines into the classroom for added relevance.
• Features a discovery-oriented answer key that directs students to appropriate reference material rather than providing complete answers to the study questions.
• Introduces students to the relevance of diverse social, economic, political, and religious issues that exist in various parts of the world.
• Provides case studies of varying levels of difficulty.
• Presents complete information about each disease and microbe covered.

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