Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition
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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.
Table of ContentsNew 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.
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.
Author Information
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By 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; and 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
Customer Reviews
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- Hardcover
- 1056 Pages
- Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in
- Imprint: Mosby
- ISBN: 978-0-323-03065-6
- Next Edition ISBN:
978-0-323-08330-0 - Copyright: 2007
