Overview
The latest edition (reorganized to complement the Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 8th ed.) contains condensed information on the detection and identification of clinically important microbes. The guide (which adds an author, Shea, for the mycology and mycobacteriology sections) reflects changes in taxonomy and the emergence of new pathogens and diseases. Useful as a laboratory reference as well as for teaching medical technologists, pathology residents, and infectious disease fellows. The authors are associated with the Clinical Microbiology Service, National Institutes of Health. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORThe book contains black-and-white illustrations.
This guide offers immediate access to essential information used in the laboratory. It is organized to follow the lab process:from differential diagnosis to specimen collection, transport, and processing and then to identification, susceptibility testing, immunodiagnostic testing, and finally reportable disease. Each major group of microbes:bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites:is discussed in individual sections.
Synopsis
The latest edition (reorganized to complement the Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 8th ed.) contains condensed information on the detection and identification of clinically important microbes. The guide (which adds an author, Shea, for the mycology and mycobacteriology sections) reflects changes in taxonomy and the emergence of new pathogens and diseases. Useful as a laboratory reference as well as for teaching medical technologists, pathology residents, and infectious disease fellows. The authors are associated with the Clinical Microbiology Service, National Institutes of Health. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Biography
Murray, Patrick R., PhD, ABMM (Washington Univ)