The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
Key Features
- A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
- Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
- Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
- Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
- A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.
New to This Edition
- Three NEW chapters:
- General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III explains explains the criteria for organism inclusion and how it should be used.
- Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III includes gram reaction, shape, arrangement, atmosphere preferred, oxidase and catalase reactions, among other decision points for various pathogens, creating a visual method of identifying and cross referencing organisms.
- Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism.
- A NEW section on clinical laboratory management.
- More case studies help to develop critical thinking skills, with answers in an appendix.
- More photos of the major organisms have been included to help in identifying different organisms.
Contents
Part I: Basic Medical Microbiology
- 1. Microbial Taxonomy
- 2. Bacterial Genetics, Metabolism, and Structure
- 3. Host-Microorganism Interactions
Part II: General Principles in Clinical Microbiology
Section I: Safety and Specimen Management
- 4. Laboratory Safety
- 5. Specimen Management
Section II: Approaches to Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
- 6. Role of Microscopy
- 7. Traditional Cultivation and Identification
- 8. Nucleic Acid-Based Analytic Methods For Microbial Identification And Characterization
- 9. Immunochemical Methods Used for Organism Detection
- 10. Serologic Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
Section III: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity
- 11. Principles of Antimicrobial Action and Resistance
- 12. Laboratory Methods and Strategies for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Part III: Bacteriology
Section 1: Principles of Identification
- 13. Overview of Bacterial Identification Methods and Strategies
- 14. General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III NEW!
- 15. Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III NEW!
Section 2: Catalase-Positive, Gram-Positive Cocci
- 16. Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Similar Organisms
Section 3: Catalase-Negative, Gram-Positive Cocci
- 17. Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Similar Organisms
Section 4: Non-Branching, Catalase-Positive, Gram-Positive Bacilli
- 18. Bacillus and Similar Organisms
- 19. Listeria, Corynebacterium, and Similar Organisms
Section 5: Non-Branching, Catalase-Negative, Gram-Positive Bacilli
- 20. Erysipelothirix, Lactobacillus, and Similar Organisms
Section 6: Branching or Partially Acid-Fast, Gram-Positive Bacilli
- 21. Nocardia, Streptomyces, Rhodococcus, Oerskovia, and Similar Organisms
Section 7: Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli (MacConkey-Positive, Oxidase-Negative)
- 22. Enterobacteriaceae
- 23. Acinetobacter, Stenotrophomonas, and Other Organisms
Section 8: Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli (MacConkey-Positive, Oxidase-Positive)
- 24. Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Similar Organisms
- 25. Achromobacter, Rhizobium, Ochrobactrum, and Similar Organisms
- 26. Chryseobacterium, Sphingobacterium, and Similar Organisms
- 27. Alcaligenes, Bordetella (Nonpertussis), Comamonas, and Similar Organisms
- 28. Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas shigelloides, and Chromobacterium violaceum
Section 9: Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli (MacConkey-Negative, Oxidase-Positive)
- 29. Sphingomonas paucimobilis and Similar Organisms
- 30. Moraxella
- 31. Eikenella corrodens and Similar Organisms
- 32. Pasteurella and Similar Organisms
- 33. Actinobacillus, Kingella, Cardiobacterium, Capnocytophaga, and Similar Organisms
Section 10: Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli (MacConkey-Negative, Oxidase-Variable)
- 34. Haemophilus
Section 11: Gram-Negative Bacilli that are Optimally Recovered on Special Media
- 35. Bartonella and Afipia
- 36. Campylobacter, Arcobacter, and Helicobacter
- 37. Legionella
- 38. Brucella
- 39. Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis
- 40. Francisella
- 41. Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus
Section 12: Gram-Negative Cocci
- 42. Neisseria and Moraxella catarrhalis
Section 13: Anaerobic Bacteriology
- 43. Overview and General Considerations
- 44. Laboratory Considerations
Section 14: Mycobacteria and Other Bacteria with Unusual Growth Requirements
- 45. Mycobacteria
- 46. Obligate Intracellular and Nonculturable Bacterial Agents
- 47. Cell Wall-Deficient Bacteria: Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
- 48. The Spirochetes
Part IV: Parasitology
- 49. Laboratory Methods for Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections
Part V: Mycology
- 50. Basic Mycology
Part VI: Virology
- 51. Laboratory Methods in Basic Virology
Part VII: Diagnosis by Organ System
- 52. Bloodstream Infections
- 53. Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract
- 54. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Other Infections of the Oral Cavity and Neck
- 55. Meningitis and Other Infections of the Central Nervous Systems
- 56. Infections of the Eyes, Ears, and Sinuses
- 57. Infections of the Urinary Tract
- 58. Genital Tract Infections
- 59. Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- 60. Skin, Soft Tissue, and Wound Infections
- 61. Normally Sterile Body Fluids, Bone and Bone Marrow, and Solid Tissues
Part VIII: Clinical Laboratory Management NEW!
- 62. Laboratory Physical Design, Management, and Organization
- 63. Quality in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
- 64. Infection Control
- 65. Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism NEW!
Appendix: Answers to Case Studies
Glossary
Index
About the Author
- Betty A. Forbes, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM), Professor, Pathology and Medicine, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Virginia campus, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA.
- Daniel F. Sahm, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM), President, Eurofins Anti-Infective Services, Herndon, VA.
- Alice S. Weissfeld, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM), President, Microbiology Specialists, Inc.; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 1056 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 12 edition (January 10, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323030653
- ISBN-13: 978-0323030656
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
List Price: $113.00