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| DC Field | Value | Language |
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| dc.contributor.author | Kayser, Fritz H. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Bienz, Kurt A. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Eckert, Johannes | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Zinkernagel, Rolf M. | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-10-20T09:07:06Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2026-10-20T09:07:06Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2005 | - |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 58890-245-5 | - |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 131991-7 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/774 | - |
| dc.description | The book provides an in-depth study of microorganisms that cause diseases in humans and explains their importance in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections. It connects basic microbiological principles with clinical applications, helping readers understand how infectious agents enter the body, multiply, cause disease, and interact with the immune system. Major topics covered Bacteriology: The study of bacteria, their characteristics, pathogenicity, and role in human disease. Virology: The study of viruses, their replication, and the diseases they cause. Mycology: The study of medically important fungi and fungal infections. Parasitology: The study of parasites, their life cycles, and the diseases associated with them. Immunology: The study of the immune system and the body's defence mechanisms against infections. Infection prevention and control: Principles of sterilization, disinfection, epidemiology, and the prevention of infectious diseases. Medical Microbiology is useful for building a strong understanding of infectious diseases and the microorganisms responsible for them. Its structured chapters, illustrations, summaries, and diagnostic tables support learning and revision. It also helps readers develop foundational knowledge relevant to laboratory diagnosis, infection control, public health, and clinical decision-making. | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Medical Microbiology, authored by Fritz H. Kayser and colleagues, is a comprehensive textbook that explores microorganisms responsible for human infections and their significance in medicine. The book covers five major areas: immunology, bacteriology, mycology, virology, and parasitology. It explains the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms, their interactions with the human body, the mechanisms of infection, and the immune system's response to disease. It also introduces important concepts in the diagnosis, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Through detailed explanations, illustrations, microscopic images, and diagnostic tables, the textbook provides a foundation for understanding medical microbiology and its applications in clinical practice. It is a valuable learning resource for medical and dental students, laboratory science students, medical laboratory technicians, and healthcare professionals. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | GeorgThiemeVerlag | en_US |
| dc.subject | Microbiology | en_US |
| dc.title | Medical Microbiology | en_US |
| dc.type | Book | en_US |
| Appears in Collections: | Environmental Health | |
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| medical microbiology.pdf | 25.94 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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