Black J.G., Black L. Microbiology: Principles and Explorations

8th Edition. - Wiley, 2012. - 975 p. - This edition builds upon the previous best-selling textbooks in this series with an enhanced introduction to the study of Microbiology in the same engaging writing style throughout the narrative. The text's is even more reader-friendly and focuses on microbiology, allied health, agriculture and food sciences topics.Scope and History of Microbiology
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Microscopy and Staining
Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Essential Concepts of Metabolism
Growth and Culturing of Bacteria
Microbial Genetics
Gene Transfer and Genetic Engineering
An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria
Viruses
Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites
Sterilization and Disinfection
Antimicrobial Therapy
Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes
Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections
Innate Host Defenses
Basic Principles of Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
Immune Disorders
Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites
Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases
Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases
Diseases of the Nervous System
Environmental Microbiology
Applied Microbiology
Appendices