List of Boxes and Notebooks.
Preface.

I. MICROBIOLOGY: THE FUNDAMENTALS.

1. Scope and History of Microbiology.

2. Fundamentals of Chemistry.

3. Microscopy and Staining.

4. Characteristics of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells.

II. MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH, AND GENETICS.

5. Essential Concepts of Metabolism.

6. Growth and Culturing of Bacteria.

7. Genetics I: Gene Action, Gene Regulation, and Mutation.

8. Genetics II: Transfer of Genetic Material and Genetic Engineering.

III. THE ROSTER OF MICROBES AND MULTICELLULAR PARASITES.

9. An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria.

10. Viruses.

11. Eukaryotic Microorganisms and Parasites.

IV. CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS.

12. Sterilization and Disinfection.

13. Antimicrobial Therapy.

V. HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS.

14. Host-Microbe Interactions.

15. Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections.

16. Nonspecific Host Defenses.

17. Immunology I: Basic Principles of Specific Immunity and Immunization.

18. Immunology II: Immunological Disorders and Tests.

VI. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF HUMAN ORGAN SYSTEMS.

19. Diseases of the Skin and Eyes; Wounds and Bites.

20. Diseases of the Respiratory System.

21. Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases.

22. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases.

23. Diseases of the Nervous System.

24. Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

VII. ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY.

APPENDICES
A: Metric System Measurements, Conversions, and Math Tools.
B. Classification of Bacteria and Viruses.
C. Word Roots Commonly Encountered in Microbiology.
D. Safety Precautions in the Handling of Clinical Specimens.
E. Metabolic Pathways.
F. Answers to Selected Problems for Investigation.
Glossary.
Index.
Photo Credits.