Microbiology

"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs."--Open Textbook Library.

Includes glossary and index.

"Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press."

1. An Invisible World -- 2. How We See the Invisible World -- 3. The Cell -- 4. Prokaryotic Diversity -- 5. The Eukaryotes of Microbiology -- 6. Acellular Pathogens -- 7. Microbial Biochemistry -- 8. Microbial Metabolism -- 9. Microbial Growth -- 10. Biochemistry of the Genome -- 11. Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics -- 12. Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics -- 13. Control of Microbial Growth -- 14. Antimicrobial Drugs -- 15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity -- 16. Disease and Epidemiology -- 17. Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses -- 18. Adaptive Specific Host Defenses -- 19. Diseases of the Immune System -- 20. Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response -- 21. Skin and Eye Infections -- 22. Respiratory System Infections -- 23. Urogenital System Infections -- 24. Digestive System Infections -- 25. Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections -- 26. Nervous System Infections -- Appendix A. Fundamentals of Physics and Chemistry Important to Microbiology -- Appendix B. Mathematical Basics -- Appendix C. Metabolic Pathways -- Appendix D. Taxonomy of Clinically Relevant Microorganisms -- Appendix E. Glossary.