Burton's Microbiology For The Health Sciences (Microbiology For The Health Sciences (Burton)) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this premier textbook provides students with the foundation in microbiology that they need to perform their day-to-day duties in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Coverage includes the core themes and concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society for Microbiology. Developed for current and future healthcare professionals, the text offers vital coverage of antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents, epidemiology and public health, hospital-acquired infections, infection control, and the ways in which microorganisms cause disease. This comprehensive new Ninth Edition explores the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic human diseases, including patient care, and how the body protects itself from pathogens and infectious diseases. A bound-in CD-ROM and a companion Website include case studies, additional self-assessment exercises, plus animations and special features that provide additional insight and fun facts on selected topics.
Series: Microbiology for the Health Sciences (Burton)
Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: LWW; Ninth, North American Edition edition (February 17, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1605476730
ISBN-13: 978-1605476735
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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I utilized this text for my microbiology class in undergrad. It lists the major parasites, molds and bacteria. Parasites were the most interesting because it shows you what foods are associated with what parasite. Pretty gross stuff but was not boring at all. I also used:Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Question and Answers, isbn 0971999635, to help me with test preparation. The questions were quite similar to what I found on my college microbiology tests. Both books helped me to achieve very good scores on my tests.
The text in this book is fantastic, very clear and concise - easy for a student (like me) to read on their own and get a very clear understanding of. The book covers everything from the discovery of microorganisms to viruses, bacteria, protazoa, prions and the chemistry in cellular metabolism.Chapter listing:Microbiology - The ScienceMicroscopyCell Structure and TaxonomyDiversity of Microorganisms Part 1Diversity of Microorganisms Part 2BiochemistryMicrobial Physiology and GeneticsControlling Microbial Growth in VitroUsing Antimicrobial Agents to Control Microbial Groth in VivoMicrobial EcologyEpidemiology and Public HealthHealthcare Epidemiology: Nosocomial Infections and Infection ControlDiagnosing Infectious DiseasesPathogens of Infectious DiseasesNonspecific Host Defense MechanismsSpecific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to ImmunologyMajor Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Diseases of HumansMajor Parasitic Diseases of Humans: An Introduction to Medical ParasitologySo you can see, this book covers a variety of topics - and is a fantastic introduction to the field of microbiology. The negatives of using this book - if you are a visual learner the diagrams are sub-par at best. Now I'm not talking about the tables, the tables are fantastic. The diagrams are minimal, and not very helpful. I am lucky in that my Micro professor has overheads of the diagrams from a different book that he uses.
very straightforward textbook.also included is a cd in the back. i first coudln't feel it through the packaging but it was there.this book is recommended for those taking micro for a health related profession like nursing or dental.great book~ easy and quick read!
I like the fact that it has questions after each chapter which helped to reenforce what was learned. The book is paperback and small so accidental folding will happen. In comparison to other microbiology books this book is straight forward and the wording is well presented to me as a student.
Great for the price, but there was many parts highlighted all through the book, even the answers to the study questions. Some of the answers were wrong, even with an answer key in the back of the book!!
Exact book that I needed! Unfortunately the spine completely came off but that can be repaired, a rip or two on some pages. I had to run across town and back because of USPS terrible service... I recommend that you ship products through UPS! Other then that, thank you the price was just right and the CD appears to be un-opened! Wouldn't mind purchasing from this seller again!
It got to me on time and the product was what I wanted! They shipped it the day I ordered it an allowed me to track the package so that I knew when to be expecting it. That's pretty good service.
I paid 49 cents for this book here on , this book should be much more. It's got a cd and great pictures and content.It's a must buy for any microbiology student.
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