Ⅰ Principles of Microbiology
1 The Science of Microbiology
2 Basic Chemistry
3 Methods of Studying Microorganisms
4 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
5 Metabolism of Microorganisms
6 The Genetics of Microorganisms
7 Recombinant DNA Technology
8 The Growth of Microorganisms
9 Controlling Microorganisms
Ⅱ The Microorganisms
10 Classification
11 The Prokaryotes
12 Eukaryotic Microorganisms, Helminths,and Arthropod Vectors
13 The Viruses
Ⅲ Principles of Human-Microbe Interaction
14 Microorganisms and Human Health
15 Microorganisms and Human Disease
16 The Bodys Three Lines of Defense Against Infection
17 The Immune System: Specific Defenses of the Bodys Interior
18 Immunologic Disorders
19 Diagnostic Immunology
20 Preventing Disease
21 Pharmacology
Ⅳ Human Diseases Caused by Microorganisms
22 Infections of the Respiratory System
23 Infections of the Digestive System
24 Infections of the Genitourinary System
25 Infections of the Nervous System
26 Infections of the Bodys Surfaces
27 Systemic Infections
Ⅴ Benefits and Uses of
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28 Microorganisms and the Environment
29 Microbial Biotechnology
Appendix I Metric Measurements and Conversions A-1
Appendix II Some Word Roots Used in
Microbiology A-3
Appendix III Pronunciation of Scientific Names A-7
Appendix IV Biochemical Pathways A-9
Glossary G-1
Credits C-1
Index I-1