Completely updated and in full color, this 3rd edition covers all the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. A logical building-block approach supplies what students need to know in an easy-to-use, memorable format. Material is presented in a progressive manner, from basic principles and concepts to systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases, promoting greater understanding and the development of problem-solving skills. Part I of the text explains basic principles and concepts, setting up a firm foundation in microbiology. Building on these basics, Part II highlights methods for the identification of significant isolates. Part III uses an organ system approach to discuss the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases ― with a focus on the most medically significant and commonly encountered diseases.

• More than 800 full-color illustrations.

• Hands-on procedures describe laboratory techniques.

• A case study begins each chapter with a related, real-life situation.

• All chapters make learning easier with features such as outlines, objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, points to remember, and learning assessment questions.

• Five new chapters:

　∘ The Laboratory Role in Infection Control

　∘ Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria

　∘ Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases

　∘  Agents of Bioterror

　∘ Biofilms: Architects of Disease

• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing chapter has been expanded to include emerging microbial resistance and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and applications.

• Issues to Consider encourages critical thinking and analysis of featured case studies.

• Glossary of terms serves as a quick reference.

• New co-editor, Don Lehman, brings years of educational experience.

1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics 

2. Host-Pathogen Interaction 

3. The Laboratory Role in Infection Control NEW! 

4. Control of Microorganisms 

5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory 

6. Specimen Collection and Processing 

7. Microscopic Examination of Infected Materials 

8. Use of Colonial Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms 

9. Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria NEW! 

10. Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases NEW! 

11. Applications of Molecular Diagnostics 

12. Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action and Resistance 

13. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing 

14. Staphylococci 

15. Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci 

16. Corynebacterium and Other Nonspore-Forming Gram-Positive Rods 

17. Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli 

18. Neisseria Species and Moraxella Catarrhalis 

19. Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli 

20. Enterobacteriacae 

21. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Campylobacer Species 

22. Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli 

23. Anaerobes of Clinical Importance 

24. The Spirochetes 

25. Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma 

26. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculous Mycobacteria 

27. Medically Significant Fungi 

28. Diagnostic Parasitology 

29. Clinical Virology 

30. Agents of Bioterror NEW! 

31. Biofilms: Architects of Disease NEW! 

32. Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 

33. Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections 

34. Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Poisoning 

35. Infections of the Central Nervous System 

36. Bacteremia and Sepsis 

37. Urinary Tract Infections 

38. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 

39. Infections in Special Patient Populations 

40. Zoonotic and Rickettsial Diseases 

41. Ocular Infections 

Appendix A. Selected Bacteriologic Culture Media 

Appendix B. Selected Mycology Media, Fluids, and Stains 

Appendix C. Answers to Learning Assessment Questions 

Glossary 

Index