Murray's Basic Medical Microbiology
Foundations and Clinical Cases
- 2nd Edition - January 30, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Patrick R. Murray
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 8 1 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 8 1 1 - 1
Concise and easy to read, Murray’s Basic Medical Microbiology: Foundations and Clinical Cases, 2nd Edition, provides a solid foundation in the principles of microbiology… Read more
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Request a sales quoteConcise and easy to read, Murray’s Basic Medical Microbiology: Foundations and Clinical Cases, 2nd Edition, provides a solid foundation in the principles of microbiology, preparing you not only for examinations but also for the transition to clinical application. Authored by Dr. Patrick Murray, the lead author of the bestselling Medical Microbiology, this clearly written, condensed text offers a straightforward, practical introduction to this challenging topic. It provides complete coverage of the most commonly observed organisms and diseases, numerous case studies, review questions, and up-to-date content throughout, including coverage of COVID-19.
- Features a logical organization by organism, focusing on the association between an organism and disease
- Provides over 180 clinical cases to strengthen understanding of infectious organisms in a clinical setting
- Includes a brand new section with devoted chapters on diseases affecting each body system and the multiple organisms that may be responsible to help sharpen clinical reasoning skills
- Includes differential diagnosis, organism classification overview, and a list of antimicrobials used to treat infections in the introductory chapter of each organism section, reinforcing clinical application and relevance
- Contains numerous tables and high-quality illustrations that offer visual guidance and an easy review of key material
- Includes more multiple-choice review questions to aid in self-assessment and examination preparation
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
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- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Section I: Introduction
- 1: Overview of Medical Microbiology
- Abstract
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi and Parasites
- Good Versus Bad Microbes
- Conclusion
- Section II: Bacteria
- 2: Introduction to Bacteria
- Abstract
- A Word of Caution
- Overview
- Classification
- Role in Disease
- Antibacterial Agents
- 3: Aerobic Gram-Positive Cocci
- Abstract
- Staphylococcus aureus
- β-Hemolytic Streptococci
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Viridans Streptococci
- Enterococcus
- Supplemental Reading
- 4: Aerobic Gram-Positive Rods
- Abstract
- Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Supplemental Reading
- 5: Acid-Fast Bacteria
- Abstract
- Acid-Fast Organisms
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium leprae
- Mycobacterium avium Complex
- Nocardia Species
- Supplemental Reading
- 6: Aerobic Gram-Negative Cocci and Coccobacilli
- Abstract
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Eikenella corrodens
- Kingella kingae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Pasteurella multocida
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Bordetella pertussis
- Francisella tularensis
- Brucella Species
- Supplemental Reading
- 7: Aerobic Fermentative Gram-Negative Rods
- Abstract
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Proteus mirabilis
- Salmonella species
- Shigella species
- Yersinia
- Vibrio cholerae
- Supplemental Reading
- 8: Aerobic Nonfermentative Gram-Negative Rods
- Abstract
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Burkholderia cepacia
- Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
- Supplemental Reading
- 9: Anaerobic Bacteria
- Abstract
- Clostridium tetani
- Clostridium botulinum
- Clostridium perfringens
- Clostridioides difficile
- Bacteroides fragilis
- Supplemental Reading
- 10: Spiral-Shaped Bacteria
- Abstract
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Helicobacter pylori
- Treponema pallidum
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Leptospira species
- Supplemental Reading
- 11: Intracellular Bacteria
- Abstract
- Rickettsia rickettsii
- Ehrlichia chaffeensis
- Coxiella burnetii
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Supplemental Reading
- Section III: Viruses
- 12: Introduction to Viruses
- Abstract
- Overview
- Classification
- Role in Disease
- Antiviral Agents
- 13: Human Immunodeficiency Viruses
- Abstract
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1)
- Supplemental Reading
- 14: Human Herpesviruses
- Abstract
- Herpes Simplex Virus, Types 1 and 2
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Epstein-Barr Virus
- Human Herpesviruses 6, 7, and 8
- Supplemental Reading
- 15: Respiratory Viruses
- Abstract
- Rhinoviruses
- Coronaviruses
- Influenza Viruses
- Paramyxoviridae
- Parainfluenza Viruses (PIV)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Human Metapneumovirus (HMV)
- Adenovirus
- Supplemental Reading
- 16: Hepatitis Viruses
- Abstract
- Hepatitis A Virus
- Hepatitis B and D Viruses
- Hepatitis C Virus
- Hepatitis E Virus
- Supplemental Reading
- 17: Gastrointestinal Viruses
- Abstract
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus and Sapovirus
- Astrovirus
- Adenovirus
- Supplemental Reading
- 18: Human Papillomavirus
- Abstract
- Supplemental Reading
- Section IV: Fungi
- 19: Introduction to Fungi
- Abstract
- Overview
- Classification
- Role in Disease
- Antifungal Agents
- 20: Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Fungi
- Abstract
- Dermatophytosis
- Fungal Keratitis
- Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichosis
- Other Subcutaneous Infections
- Supplemental Reading
- 21: Systemic Dimorphic Fungi
- Abstract
- Blastomyces dermatitidis
- Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii
- Histoplasma capsulatum
- Supplemental Reading
- 22: Opportunistic Fungi
- Abstract
- Candida albicans and Related Species
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Miscellaneous Yeast-Like Fungi
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Miscellaneous Opportunistic Molds
- Supplemental Reading
- Section V: Parasites
- 23: Introduction to Parasites
- Abstract
- Overview
- Classification
- Role in Disease
- Antiparasitic Agents
- 24: Protozoa
- Abstract
- Intestinal Amoeba
- Coccidia
- Flagellates
- Free-Living Amoeba
- Blood Protozoa
- Tissue Protozoa
- Supplemental Reading
- 25: Nematodes
- Abstract
- Intestinal Nematodes
- Blood Nematodes
- Tissue Nematodes
- Supplemental Reading
- 26: Trematodes
- Abstract
- Intestinal Trematode
- Tissue Trematodes
- Blood Trematodes
- Supplemental Reading
- 27: Cestodes
- Abstract
- Intestinal Cestodes
- Tissue Cestodes
- Supplemental Reading
- 28: Arthropods
- Abstract
- Section VI: Clinical Cases—Introduction to Infectious Diseases
- Introduction
- Section Overview
- References
- 29: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Abstract
- 30: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Abstract
- 31: Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- Abstract
- 32: Genitourinary Tract Infections
- Abstract
- 33: Central Nervous System Infections
- Abstract
- 34: Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Abstract
- 35: Sepsis and Cardiovascular Infections
- Abstract
- 36: Miscellaneous Infections
- Abstract
- Section VII Review Questions
- Abstract
- Questions
- Answers
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 30, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 384
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323878104
- eBook ISBN: 9780323878111
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Patrick R. Murray
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor, University of Maryland, School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, USA