Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals

Cover
Frontmatter
	Half title page
	Dedication page
	Title page
	Imprint page
	Contents
	Lists
	Preface
	About the authors
Unit 1 Fundamental microbiology
	Chapter 1 The invisible world
		The importance of microorganisms in our environment
		Microorganisms as pathogens
		The nature of living organisms
		Classification of living organisms
		Procaryotic and euraryotic cells
		Viruses
		Discovery of the causes of infectius diseases
		Infectious diseases in the 21st century
		The global health scene
		New and emerging infectious diseases
		Reasons for the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases
		Conclusion
	Chapter 2 Biological reactionsin microbial cells
		Structure of biological molecules
		Enzymes and chemical reactions
		Energy production in biological systems
		Structure of biological molecules
		Biochemical pathways of energy production
		Anabolism—biosynthesis of cellular components
		Interrelationship of metabolic pathways
		Practical applications of microbial processes
		Industrial applications of microbial metabolism
		Microorganisms as tools in scientific research
		Environmental uses for microorganisms
	Chapter 3 Bacteria
		Classification of bacteria
		Structure of bacteria
		Reproduction in bacterial cells
		Pattern of bacterial reproduction
		Identification of bacteria in clinical samples
		Growth of clinical specimens
		Diversity of bacteria
		Bacteria of medical importance
	Chapter 4 Genes and biotechnology
		Genes
		Structure of DNA
		Nucleic acid synthesis
		Replication of chromosomal DNS
		Protein synthesis
		Mutation
		Transfer of genetic information
		Genetic engineeering
		Methods of DNA analysis
		The future of biotechnology
		The ethics of genetic engineering
	Chapter 5 Viruses and viral diseases
		Chatacteristics of viruses
		Structure of viruses
		Classification of viruses
		Host range and specificity
		Viral replication
		Pathogenesis of viral infections in humans
		Host response to viral infection
		Viral evation mechanisms
		Outcomes of viral infection
		Persistence of viral infections
		Transmission of viral diseases
		Diagnosis of viral infections
		Production of viruses in the laboratory
		Prevention of viral disease
		Treatment of viral infections
		Future directions in virus research
	Chapter 6 Eucaryotic microorganisms: fungi, protozoa and multicellular parasites
		Fungi
		Parasites
		Protozoa
		Helminths
		Ectoparasites
		Arthropod vectors
Unit 2 Host–microbe interactions
	Chapter 7 Host–microbe interactions and principles of disease
		Symbiosis
		Microorganisms of the human body: Normal flora (microbiota)
		Infection and disease
		The disease process
		Koch's postulates
		Signs and symptoms of disease
		Development of disease
		Types of infection
		Spread of infectious diseases
	Chapter 8 Epidemiology: how diseases are spread
		Communicable and non-communicable diseases
		Reservoirs of infection
		Portals of entry
		Portals of exit
		Transmission of microorganisms
		Epidemiology
		Evidence-based practice
	Chapter 9 The body’s defence systems
		Overview of body defences
		Innate immunity
		Acquired immune system
		Disorders of the immune system
	Chapter 10 Pathogenic mechanisms and evasion strategies of microorganisms
		Adherence
		Toxins
		Invasion of cells
		Cellular transformation into tumour cells
		Other mechanisms of pathogenesis
		Evasion strategies
Unit 3 Prevention and control of infectious diseases
	Chapter 11 Principles of sterilisation and disinfection
		Traditional methods of control
		General principles of microbial removal
		Selection of method for removal of microorganisms
		Cleaning
		Sterilisation
		Disinfection
	Chapter 12 Antimicrobial therapy
		The origins of chemotherapy
		The development of antimicrobial drugs
		Antibacterial drugs
		Antifungal drugs
		Antiparasitic drugs
		Antiviral drugs
		Therapeurtic use of antimicrobial drugs
		Implications for nursing practice
		Development of resistance to antimicrobial drugs
		Probiotics
		Alternative medicines
	Chapter 13 Infection control in healthcare facilities
		A brief history of hospital infection
		The importance of healthcare-associated infections
		Types of healthcare-associated infections
		Organisms that cause healthcare-associated infections
		Sources of hospital infections
		Routes of transmission of microorganisms in healthcare
		Factors contributing to the incidence of hospital-acquired infections
		Control of infection in healthcare facilities
		Other infection control considerations
		Infection control teams
		Specific problems in infection control
		Occupational exposure for hospital staff
		Conclusion
	Chapter 14 Issues in public health
		Public health
		Notifiable diseases
		Infectious diseases in Australia
		Analysis of notification rates
		Primary healthcare
		Screening procedures
		Immunisation
		Compliance with immunisation
		Infectious diseases in childcare centres
		Healthcare in rural and remote areas
		Infectious diseases from outside Australia
		Public health issues in New Zealand
Unit 4 Infections of body systems
	Chapter 15 Microbial techniques for diagnosis of infection
		Types of microbiology laboratory tests
		Microscopic techniques
		Specimen collection for culture
		Common specimen types for culture
		Culturing bacteria and fungi
		Culture of other microorganisms
		Serology (immunologic diagnosis)
		Antigen detection
		Detection of microorganisms using molecular techniques
		Other modern diagnostic technologies
		Point of care testing
	Chapter 16 Skin, wound and eyeinfections
		Infections of the skin
		Wound infections
		Infections of the eye
	Chapter 17 Respiratory tract infections
		Predisposing factors of respiratory infections
		Upper respiratory tract infections
		Lower respiratory tract infections
		Chronic infections of the lower respiratory tract
	Chapter 18 Gastrointestinal tract infections
		Acute diarrhoeal diseases
		Other gastrointestinal diseases
		Helminth infections of the gastrointestinal tract
		Hepatitis
	Chapter 19 Cardiovascular and multisystem infections
		Systemic bacterial infections
		Systemic viral infections
		Systemic fungal infections
		Systemic protozoal infections
		Systemic helminth infections
	Chapter 20 Infections of the nervous system
		Infections of the central nervous system
		Other infections involving the nervous system
	Chapter 21 Infections of the urinary and reproductive systems
		Defences of the urinary and reproductive systems
		Urinary tract infections
		Infections of the reproductive system
Glossary
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