Description:
Microbiology: An Introduction, 13th Edition by Tortora, Funke, and Case remains the leading textbook for pre-nursing and allied health students, offering a clear and comprehensive introduction to microbiology. This trusted text presents complex topics with clarity, balancing core concepts with practical applications. The 13th edition brings a modern perspective to microbiology with the latest research and developments, including updated discussions on the microbiome and its impact on human health.
New features in this edition include “Exploring the Microbiome” boxes, which present cutting-edge research on how microbes influence health, and four new “Big Picture” spreads that cover important topics such as vaccine-preventable diseases, the “hygiene hypothesis,” vertical transmission, and bioterrorism. These additions ensure that students are well-prepared to understand both foundational microbiological principles and their relevance to real-world issues.
The text is designed to engage students with pedagogically superior art, animations, and media available through Mastering™ Microbiology, the teaching and learning platform that enhances the learning experience both in and out of the classroom.
Key Features:
Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology
Part Two: A Survey of the Microbial World 10. Classification of Microorganisms 11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea 12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths 13. Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
Part Three: Interaction Between Microbe and Host 14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology 15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host 17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host 18. Practical Applications of Immunology 19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System 20. Antimicrobial Drugs
Part Four: Microorganisms and Human Disease 21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes 22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System 23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System 25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System 26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
Part Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology 27. Environmental Microbiology 28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology
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