Metabolism and bacterial pathogenesis
In the 1980's, Rolf Freter, a true pioneer in the field of intestinal colonization, concluded that although several factors could theoretically contribute to a microorganism's ability to colonize the intestinal ecosystem, effective competition for nutrients is paramount to succe…
Most studies of bacterial or fungal infectious diseases focus separately on the pathogenic microbe, the host response, or the characterization of therapeutic compounds. Compartmentalization of pathogenesis-related research into an analysis of the ""pathogen"", the ""host, "" or …
Instant notes in medical microbiology
by Irving, William L., Ala'Aldeen, Dlawer A. A., Boswell, T.
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This text covers the basic concepts and terminology required to understand the different kinds of micro-organisms; the spread of micro-organisms and the causes of disease; host responses to infection and laboratory diagnosis techniques.
"BIOS Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology explains the essentials of the molecular biology of infectious agents (of which there is an alarmingly large and ever-increasing number) right through to the clinical management of the infected patient, including disease pathogenesis, …