Molecular Medical Microbiology

by Elsevier Science, Musa Hindiyeh (Editor), Dongyou Liu (Editor), Andrew Sails (Editor), Paul Spearman (Editor)

Overview

Molecular Medical Microbiology, Third Edition presents the latest release in what is considered to be the first book to synthesize new developments in both molecular and clinical research. The molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical microbiology, along with great leaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. This third edition is completely updated, reviewed and expanded, providing a timely and helpful update for microbiologists, students and clinicians in the era of increasing use of molecular techniques, changing epidemiology and prevalence, and increasing resistance of many pathogenic bacteria.

Written by experts in the field, chapters include cutting-edge information and clinical overviews for each major bacterial group, along with the latest updates on vaccine development, molecular technology and diagnostic technology.

• Completely updated and revised edition of this comprehensive and accessible reference on molecular medical microbiology
• Includes full color presentations throughout
• Delves into in-depth discussions on individual pathogenic bacteria in a system-oriented approach
• Includes a clinical overview for each major bacterial group
• Presents the latest information on vaccine development, molecular technology and diagnostic technology
• Provides more than 100 chapters on all major groups of bacteria

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128186190
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	3524
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Max Sussman is Professor Emeritus of Bacteriology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists and Fellow of the Society of Biology. He graduated at the University of Leeds, where he obtained his PhD. From 1958 he was at first Assistant Bacteriologist, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland and then a Member of the Scientific Staff of the Medical Research Council Experimental Virus Research Unit, Glasgow and a University of Glasgow Special Research Fellow . From 1964-1975 he was Lecturer and later Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology at the Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff and Honorary Microbiologist to the Cardiff Hospitals and Cardiff Regional Public Health Laboratory. From 1975-1989 he was Professor of Bacteriology and Head of the Department of Microbiology at the Medical School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne and Honorary Microbiologist, Newcastle Health Authority and Newcastle Regional Public Health Laboratory. He was Treasurer and then Vice President of the Institute of Biology 1985-86, Editor, Journal of Applied Microbiology 1983-92 and Foundation Editor, Letters in Applied Microbiology 1985-92. He was President, Society for Applied Microbiology 1994-97 and a General Editor of the 9th Edition of Topley & Wilson's Microbiology and Microbial Infections (1998), which was awarded the 1998 Medical Society of London Award for major edited works. Max Sussman has published on urinary tract infection and inherited complement deficiencies and amongst other subjects more generally on various aspects of clinical microbiology.

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An essential addition to any academic and research library or laboratory.

2002 Commended Title Award in the Basic and Clinical Sciences Category
-- British Medical Association Medical Book Competition

Table of Contents

1. Bacterial Structure
2. Bacterial Cell Function
3. Genetics
4. Mechanisms of Pathogenesis and Prevention
5. Antibacterial Agents
6. Disseminating Bacterial Infections
7. Localised Infections
8. Anaerobic Infections
9. Gastrointestinal Infections: Toxin-Associated Diseases
10. Gastrointestinal Infections: Superficial
11. Gastrointestinal Infections: Systemic
12. Urinary Tract Infections
13. Sexually Transmitted Infections
14. Respiratory Tract Infections
15. Mycobacterial Infections
16. Central Nervous System Infections
17. Animal and Ectoparasitic Source Infections

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An essential addition to any academic and research library or laboratory

Editorial Reviews

5 Stars! from Doody

...without question this work is destined to be successful as a teaching and information resource. ...Each chapter is well referenced should additional information be desired. ...Indeed, this work deserves a place in medical libraries because it is leading the way to where medical microbiology is going.

Albert Ballows

"This set is a wonderful addition to the field of medical microbiology. It contains an enormous wealth of useful information, and successfully depicts the most recent developments that have continued to exponentially expand the field of bacterial pathogenesis. This will be an extremely useful resource for medical students, clinicians, and academic scientists alike." -Thomas C. Zahrt for DOODY'S (2003) "...without question this work is destined to be successful as a teaching and information resource. ...Each chapter is well referenced should additional information be desired. ...Indeed, this work deserves a place in medical libraries because it is leading the way to where medical microbiology is going." —Albert Ballows for DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE (2002)

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Reviewer: Thomas C Zahrt, Ph.D.(Medical College of Wisconsin)
Description: This set of books offers an extensive overview of medical microbiology from a molecular standpoint. The three- volume set details a wide variety of disease-causing bacterial pathogens prominent in today's society, and succinctly summarizes many fundamental aspects of classical microbiology, including how such factors contribute to the lifestyle of pathogenic organisms.
Purpose: The book describe a wide range of current information regarding various aspects of bacterial pathogenesis. Certain fundamental aspects of microbiology are emphasized; however, the majority of information addresses recent molecular advances that have contributed to the rapidly expanding field of microbial pathogenesis. Although this was undoubtedly a daunting task considering the rapidly progressing evolution of this field, the authors have met this objective with flying colors and have provided to the scientific community a wonderful set of books detailing the most current knowledge in the field. This is a most welcome addition to the field.
Audience: The book is written for a wide audience, ranging from medical students and seasoned clinicians to academic scientists. The authors have done an excellent job of including information relevant to a wide range of readers regardless of their background and specific interests, while at the same time presenting it in a way that can be comprehended by all. The authors of each chapter are all experts in their particular field.
Features: The first volume describes fundamental areas of microbiology that are generally relevant to all microorganisms, but whose function are particularly important in the context of bacterial pathogenesis. These include aspects of bacterial structure, cell function, genetics, antibacterial agents, and general mechanisms of pathogenesis and prevention. The second and third volumes describe in detail numerous pathogenic bacteria arranged according to their route of infection or characteristic traits. The list of organisms described in these two volumes are extensive, covering nearly every bacterial pathogen that is a source of disease in today's society. These three volumes provide the reader with a plethora of easily digestible information that is interspersed among useful figures and color art plates. Morever, the information is presented in a comprehensive, yet organized manner, making this a useful resource for readers of all backgrounds. This book will undoubtedly be a great resource for medical students or those teaching medical microbiology.
Assessment: This set is a wonderful addition to the field of medical microbiology. It contains an enormous wealth of useful information, and successfully depicts the most recent developments that have continued to exponentially expand the field of bacterial pathogenesis. This will be an extremely useful resource for medical students, clinicians, and academic scientists alike.

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