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PEARSON Microbiology An Introduction Global Edition 13Ed (Pb 2021) by TORTORA G.J
For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses). Cutting edge microbiology research for today's learners Tortora, Funke, and Case's Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering (TM) Microbiology. With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the "hygiene hypothesis," vertical transmission, and bioterrorism. Online videos, tutorials, and animations in Pearson Mastering Microbiology coach students through tough concepts. New highlights include In the Clinic Video Tutors that illustrate how microbiology concepts are relevant to clinical scenarios; Interactive Microbiology tutorials that help students understand key microbiology concepts; and Ready-to-Go Teaching Modules that guide instructors through the most effective teaching tools available. Pearson Mastering Microbiology is not included. Students, if Pearson Mastering Microbiology is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. Pearson Mastering Microbiology should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Reach every student by pairing this text with Pearson Mastering Microbiology Part One: Fundamentals of Microbiology1. The Microbial World and You2. Chemical Principles3. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope4. Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells5. Microbial Metabolism6. Microbial Growth7. The Control of Microbial Growth8. Microbial Genetics9. Biotechnology and DNA TechnologyPart Two: A Survey of the Microbial World10. Classification of Microorganisms11. The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea12. The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths13. Viruses, Viroids, and PrionsPart Three: Interaction between Microbe and Host14. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology15. Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity16. Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host17. Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host18. Practical Applications of Immunology19. Disorders Associated with the Immune System20. Antimicrobial DrugsPart Four Microorganisms and Human Disease21. Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes22. Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System23. Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems24. Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System25. Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System26. Microbial Disease of the Urinary and Reproductive SystemsPart Five: Environmental and Applied Microbiology27. Environmental Microbiology28. Applied and Industrial Microbiology