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Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology

  • 12th Edition - January 10, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Betty A. Forbes, Daniel F. Sahm, Alice S. Weissfeld
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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.

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.

Table of 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 & 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 & 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

Product details

  • Edition: 12
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 23, 2015
  • Language: English

About the authors

BF

Betty A. Forbes

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Pathology and Medicine, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Virginia campus, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA

DS

Daniel F. Sahm

Affiliations and expertise
President, Eurofins Anti-Infective Services, Herndon, VA

AW

Alice S. Weissfeld

Affiliations and expertise
President, Microbiology Specialists, Inc.; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX