Microbiology and infection control for health professionals

I: Fundamental Microbiology. 1. Scope and History of Microbiology. 2. Metabolic Processes in Microbial Cells. 3. Microscopy and Staining. 4. Bacteria. 5. Viruses and Viral Diseases. 6. Eucaryotic Micro-organisms. II: Host-microbe Interactions. 7. Host-microbe Interactions and Principles of Disease. 8. Epidemiology: How Diseases are Spread. 9. The Body's Defense Systems. 10. Pathogenic Mechanisms and Evasion Strategies of Microorganisms. III: Control of Microorganisms. 11. Principles of Sterilization and Disinfection. 12. Control of Infection: Antimicrobial Therapy. 13. Nosocomial Infections. 14. Issues in Public Health. IV: Infections of Body Systems. 15. Microbiological Techniques for Diagnosis of Infections. 16. Skin, Wound and Eye Infections. 17. Respiratory Tract Infections. 18. Gastrointestinal Tract Infections. 19. Cardiovascular and Multisystem Infections. 20. Infections of the Nervous System. 21. Infections of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems. Glossary. Credits. Index.