| Description |
xiv, 280 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Microbial or infectious diseases: introduction -- 2. Major human microbial infectious diseases -- 3. Viruses -- 4. Bacteria -- 5. Protozoa -- 6. Fungi -- 7. Microbes as bioweapons |
| Summary |
"This book provides a concise but comprehensive description of human infectious diseases due to microbial pathogens from a physician's and a microbiologist's point of view, as well as providing an understanding of the use of microbial pathogens as biological weapons. It will be indispensable for students, physician, medical and nursing staff, and infectious disease specialists. All topics are covered in a concise fashion, which also are useful for self-study and life-long learning (applicable for part-time students)."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medical microbiology.
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Communicable diseases.
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Communicable Diseases -- etiology.
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Bacteria -- pathogenicity.
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Fungi -- pathogenicity.
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Microbiological Techniques.
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Protozoa -- pathogenicity.
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Viruses -- pathogenicity.
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| LC no. |
2008000563 |
| ISBN |
9781578085354 (hardcover) |
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1578085357 (hardcover) |
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