Description |
410 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
Contents |
1. The history of microbiology -- 2. Microorganisms and their properties -- 3. The epidemiology of infection -- 4. The immune response -- 5. Antimicrobial chemotherapy -- 6. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation -- 7. The microbiology laboratory -- 8. A guide to pathogenic bacteria -- 9. A guide to viruses -- 10. A guide to fungi, protozoa, helminths and ectoparasites -- 11. Infection associated with healthcare: the infection control programme -- 12. The principles of infection prevention and control -- 13. Important nosocomial infections: pathogenesis and prevention -- 14. The management of infectious patients (isolation nursing) |
Summary |
"As the problems of drug-resistant bacteria and new infections become more widespread, microbiology has become a key element of modern healthcare practice." "The new edition of this highly popular book covers the basics of microbiology and immunology, providing information in a succinct and accessible way. Both style and content have been thoroughly revised." "This book is an essential introductory text for student or practising nurses and other healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Previous ed. published as: Microbiology for nurses |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Immunology.
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Medical microbiology.
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Microbiology.
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Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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Author |
Stucke, Vivien A.
Microbiology for nurses
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LC no. |
00002220 |
ISBN |
0702023167 |
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