Diagnostic Bacteriology

"...emphasizes the role of the clinical microbiology lab in diagnosing and treating diseases, covering bacterial aspects and laboratory diseases...with study questions and 'notes' throughout to help students to visualize key points."

Organized in a concise, simplified manner using an outline format to organize the material, this text emphasizes the role of the clinical microbiology laboratory in diagnosing and treating diseases. Bacteria (e.g., gram-positive, anaerobic, etc.) and laboratory procedures (e.g., antimicrobial agents and susceptibility tests) are clustered in seven unique sections. Chapter study questions and a 100-question comprehensive exam are included.

Margaret A. Bartelt, PhD, Diplomate, ABMM, MT(ASCP)SM, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Technology, College of Health Related Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas