Clinical Microbiology

Catalog description

Introduces microorganisms of medical microbiology with emphasis on the morphological characteristics of clinically significant microorganisms and their biochemical profile, media for isolation and identification methods for selected pathogens. Incorporates identification methods, antibiotic susceptibility methods, and theories and techniques used in basic bacteriology. Introduces the medically significant yeasts, fungi, parasites and viruses that cause human disease. Emphasis is on specimen collection and preparation, morphological characteristics and identification methods.