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"Essentials of Food Microbiology" will be an invaluable text for students following courses in food science, food technology and other food related subjects where a knowledge of food microbiology is essential. The book assumes no previous knowledge of microbiology and treats any microbiological principles within a food context. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject and will be a useful resource for anyone with an interest in food and food safety. ... Read more

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Glucose and other carbohydrates are not the only carbon substrates available for industrial fermentations.This volume provides insight into the wide range of alternatives and discusses how both the traditional and the newer substrates are utilized.Biotechnologists will benefit from the book's analysis of the complex legislation of the EEC. ... Read more

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Problem-oriented Clinical Microbiology and Infection is a well established and widely used medical textbook. It is problem-based, in line with current medical teaching, and covers 70 clinical cases. The book takes the student through a case of infection starting with presentation, to laboratory diagnosis and treatment. It covers all the information that medical students need to know on the clinical aspects of microbiology and infection including epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, management; the special topics of the diagnostic laboratory, vaccination and antimicrobial agents are presented separately. The accessible writing style is complemented by numerous good quality photographs, illustrations, and boxes to highlight key information or to address relevant related areas.

This second edition has been updated to include new material on AIDS/HIV, emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria and new viral pathogens such as SARS. Included in the text is additional clinical information, to complete the reader's comprehension and knowledge base, as well as self-assessment material at the end of each section. The book also contains appendices that cover the sensible use of the laboratory, commonly used anti-infective agents and the current UK immunisation schedule.

Changes in the undergraduate medical curricula include greater emphasis on the integration of information and problem-solving. This textbook, which is primarily geared towards the undergraduate medical student, will also be of use to those studying for postgraduate examinations. ... Read more

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Excellent consolidation book!Fun!
This is a fantastic book that unlike most others out there does a great job of putting you in the driver's seat - it's clinically oriented and as such presents patients to you asks you critical questions that you should be asking yourself.It's amazing because of it's completeness; if the patient has a specific set of symptoms the book reminds you that the differential must include other, non-micro diagnoses.

A wonderful book that I went through with my study group and the best part is that it acts also as a springboard for discussion of a great many other things.Very wonderfully written and FUN! especially if you have an intermediate to good understanding of micro before you start.This book will assume you have a minimal knowledge of micro, so it makes a perfect companion to ridiculously simple as that book is the opposite - all the basic facts are there, skipping the application.This book solidifies. ... Read more

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This book provides a new approach to medical microbiology by relating laboratory bench methods of investigation to clinical practice. The book includes chapters on organizations, quality assurance and safety in the microbiology laboratory, together with those describing the pathogenicity and clinical aspects of the main bacterial, fungal and parasitic organisms infecting humans. Each chapter is well illustrated with full color illustrations and further reading is provided at the end of the book. ... Read more

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Immunofluorescence is particularly suitable for the prompt diagnosisof one-off samples and in some cases the most sensitive of the availableimmunoassays for diagnosing certain infections. This book is a guide to itsusage in the rapid diagnosis of common human pathogens. ... Read more

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Novel microorganisms which are capable of growth at environmental extremes have long been a rich resource for fundamental research. Of more recent interest is the recognition and exploitation of their genetic and biotechnological potential. This volume provides a much-needed summary of fundamental and applied research in the field. ... Read more

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This new title provides information on the relationships of such biological materials as yeasts, fungi, and plasmids with metals they come in contact with.Readers will find in-depth discussions by noted experts in their respective fields on the toxicity of heavy metals, accumulation and precipitation of sulphides, and the reactions of bacterial cell walls to the presence of metal ions.This volume is ideal for undergraduates and graduates, as well as researchers unfamiliar with metal-microbe interactions who are seeking a useful introduction to the field. ... Read more