243 – Medical Microbiology
Contents
Introduction – 2
Diagnostic Techniques – 5
Bacterial Cell Structure – 8
Classifying Bacteria – 10
Invasion – 14
Biofilms – 15
Antibiotics – 18
Antimicrobials – 21
Infection in Special Hosts – 23
Nosocomial Infection – 26
Virulence Factors – 29
Phagocytosis – 32
Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections – 38
Viruses – 41
Virus Multiplication Cycle – 42
Viral Diseases – 45
Defence Against Viral Infections – 46
Vaccination and Anti Virals – 50
Emerging Threats and Alternative Therapies – 51
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Contents
Introduction – 2
Diagnostic Techniques – 5
Bacterial Cell Structure – 8
Classifying Bacteria – 10
Invasion – 14
Biofilms – 15
Antibiotics – 18
Antimicrobials – 21
Infection in Special Hosts – 23
Nosocomial Infection – 26
Virulence Factors – 29
Phagocytosis – 32
Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections – 38
Viruses – 41
Virus Multiplication Cycle – 42
Viral Diseases – 45
Defence Against Viral Infections – 46
Vaccination and Anti Virals – 50
Emerging Threats and Alternative Therapies – 51
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