Download or read book Microbiology and pathogenesis of Chlamydia Coxiella and Rickettsia written by Rey Carabeo and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-07-08 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obligate intracellular parasitism is the associated with genome reduction, which is the process of reconfiguring the genome through systematic elimination of genetic loci deemed unnecessary. The end-result is an increasing dependence on the host for various factors essential for growth, such as nutrients and a protective intracellular replicative niche. The extreme genome reduction that some of the obligate intracellular bacteria have undergone, while maintaining viability and virulence has revealed the level of adaptability, including a plethora of survival strategies that more often than not functionally converge to modulate similar host cell processes, such as cytoskeletal dynamics, vesicular transport, and pathogen recognition, among others. With the advent of molecular genetic approaches, and in the case of Coxiella, growth in axenic media, the field of obligate intracellular pathogen research has progressed rapidly in the past five years, redefining obligate intracellular parasitism as the field transitions from descriptive to mechanism-based research. An emerging theme is the adaptability and ingenuity of this class of pathogens. Genome reduction prioritizes survival, but because this occurs within a host, there is also the need to maintain virulence. As such, survival strategies become intertwined, and likely inseparable from virulence strategies. The purpose of this Special Topics Issue is to bring together in one volume review articles from experts in the field. This issue will have a broad scope. Articles will describe the current state of knowledge in genetics and genomics, metabolism, cell biology of infection, immune evasion, and vaccine design. Importantly, cutting-edge information will also be discussed in the context of past seminal findings, and future directions of research. Overall, this Special Topics Issue should serve as a valuable reference to colleagues and those new to the field of obligate intracellular pathogens research. We welcome submission of review and mini-review articles on the following topics: • Genome structure • Development of genetic tools • Molecular mechanisms of adhesion, invasion, and other early events in infection • Establishment of the intracellular niche • Niche interactions with organelles • Translocation of effectors • Metabolism and metabolic adaptations • Gene regulation during stress response • Pathogen recognition and immune evasion strategies • Innate and adaptive immunity during infection • Experimental models

Download or read book The obligate intracellular lifestyle written by Kenneth A. Fields and published by Frontiers E-books. This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bacterial pathogens whose development is restricted to the interior of eukaryotic cells encounter a unique set of hurdles to be overcome to enable growth. This issue is dedicated to the examination of the unique infection biology associated with this obligate intracellular existence. Distinct approaches to obligate intracellular parasitism will be covered by considering a range of molecular, cellular, and immunological mechanisms governing the overall success of pathogens including Chlamydia, Coxiella, Rickettsia, and Ehrlichia. The overall goal is to provide insight into both microbial and host mechanisms that enable colonization of a specialized intracellular niche.Bacterial pathogens whose development is restricted to the interior of eukaryotic cells encounter a unique set of hurdles to be overcome to enable growth. This issue is dedicated to the examination of the unique infection biology associated with this obligate intracellular existence. Distinct approaches to obligate intracellular parasitism will be covered by considering a range of molecular, cellular, and immunological mechanisms governing the overall success of pathogens including Chlamydia, Coxiella, Rickettsia, and Ehrlichia. The overall goal is to provide insight into both microbial and host mechanisms that enable colonization of a specialized intracellular niche.

Download or read book Rickettsial Diseases written by Didier Raoult and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-04-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only available reference to comprehensively discuss the common and unusual types of rickettsiosis in over twenty years, this book will offer the reader a full review on the bacteriology, transmission, and pathophysiology of these conditions. Written from experts in the field from Europe, USA, Africa, and Asia, specialists analyze specific patho

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Download or read book Medical Microbiology written by William L. Irving and published by Garland Science. This book was released on 2005 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text covers the basic concepts and terminology required to understand the different kinds of micro-organisms; the spread of micro-organisms and the causes of disease; host responses to infection and laboratory diagnosis techniques.

Download or read book BIOS Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology written by William Irving and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology covers medical microbiology from the molecular biology of infectious agents right through to the clinical management of the infected patient, including disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, and the use of antimicrobial therapy. The first section covers how micro-organisms spread and cause disease in humans, and how the human body responds to infection in general. The next three sections give a broad outline of the important properties of human infectious pathogens; split into viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic organisms. The final sections cover laboratory diagnosis, antimicrobial chemotherapy, prevention strategies, and infection from the point of view of the patient.

Download or read book Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology E Book written by Connie R. Mahon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-02 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the clinical lab! Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 7th Edition uses a reader-friendly "building-block" approach to help you learn the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. Featuring full-color drawings and photos, this text helps you learn to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to the accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases and the identification of infectious agents. Written by noted educators Connie R. Mahon and Donald C. Lehman, this edition adds new content on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, along with the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines. Building-block approach encourages you to use previously learned information in mastering new material. Full-color photographs and photomicrographs make it easier to understand and apply diagnostic microbiology concepts. Case studies describe clinical and laboratory findings, offering opportunities to correlate observations with possible etiologic agents and to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Hands-on procedures in the appendices describe techniques used in the lab setting. Issues to Consider boxes list important points to think about while reading the chapter. Case Checks in each chapter highlight specific points in the text and show how they connect to case studies. Bolded key terms with abbreviations are listed at the beginning of each chapter, showing the most important and relevant terms in each chapter. Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter supply you with a measurable learning outcome to achieve by completing the material. Points to Remember sections at the end of each chapter provide a bulleted list of key concepts. Learning Assessment Questions at the conclusion of each chapter help you to think critically and to evaluate how well you have mastered the material. Agents of Bioterror and Forensic Microbiology chapter provides the most current information about these important topics. Lab manual on the Evolve website reinforces concepts with real-life scenarios and review questions. Glossary at the end of the book supplies you with a quick reference for looking up definitions of key terms. NEW! Information about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 is added to this edition. NEW! Updated content is included throughout the book, and several chapters are reorganized and refocused. NEW! Enterobacteriaceae chapter is updated.

Download or read book Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens written by Dongyou Liu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 1258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these protocols to know which are most appropriate to adopt for accurate identification of bacterial pathogens. Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens addresses th

Download or read book Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology written by Luis M. de la Maza and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique visual reference presents more than 750 brilliant, four-color images of bacterial isolates commonly encountered in diagnostic microbiology and the methods used to identify them, including microscopic and phenotypic characteristics, colony morphology, and biochemical properties. Chapters cover the most important bacterial pathogens and related organisms, including updated taxonomy, epidemiology, pathogenicity, laboratory and antibiotic susceptibility testing, and molecular biology methodology Tables summarize and compare key biochemical reactions and other significant characteristics New to this edition is a separate chapter covering the latest developments in total laboratory automation The comprehensive chapter on stains, media, and reagents is now augmented with histopathology images A new Fast Facts chapter presents tables that summarize and illustrate the most significant details for some of the more commonly encountered organisms For the first time, this easy-to-use atlas is available digitally for enhanced searching. Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology remains the most valuable illustrative supplement for lectures and laboratory presentations, as well as for laboratorians, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in diagnostic medical bacteriology.

Download or read book Critical Needs and Gaps in Understanding Prevention Amelioration and Resolution of Lyme and Other Tick Borne Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single tick bite can have debilitating consequences. Lyme disease is the most common disease carried by ticks in the United States, and the number of those afflicted is growing steadily. If left untreated, the diseases carried by ticks-known as tick-borne diseases-can cause severe pain, fatigue, neurological problems, and other serious health problems. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop October 11-12, 2010, to examine the state of the science in Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Download or read book MCQs in Microbiology written by G. Vidya Sagar and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2008 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Microbiology written by Cynthia Nau Cornelissen and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology, Third Edition enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about medical microbiology. The book has the hallmark features for which Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews volumes are so popular: an outline format, 450 full-color illustrations, end-of-chapter summaries, review questions, plus an entire section of clinical case studies with full-color illustrations. NEW TO THIS EDITION: an online testbank of 100 review questions.

Download or read book Essentials of Medical Microbiology written by Apurba Sankar Sastry and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this comprehensive guide provides students with the latest information and advances in medical microbiology. Divided into seven sections, the book begins with discussion on general microbiology, followed by immunology, systematic bacteriology, virology and mycology. The second edition has been fully revised and features two new sections covering hospital acquired infections and clinical microbiology. The extensive text is further enhanced by more than 600 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. The book concludes with annexures on emerging and re-emerging infections, bioterrorism, laboratory acquired infections, and zoonosis (the transmission of disease between humans and animals). Key points Comprehensive guide to medical microbiology for students Fully revised, second edition featuring many new topics Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition (9789351529873) published in 2015

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology written by Stephen Gillespie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the last edition of Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, our understanding of bacterial genetics and pathogenicity has been transformed due to the availability of whole genome sequences and new technologies such as proteomics and transcriptomics. The present, completely revised second edition of this greatly valued work has been developed to integrate this new knowledge in a clinically relevant manner. Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology, Second Edition, provides the reader with invaluable information on the parasitology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment strategies for each pathogen while offering a succinct outline of the best current methods for diagnosis of human bacterial diseases. With contributions from an international team of experts in the field, this book is an invaluable reference work for all clinical microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, public health physicians and trainees within these disciplines.

Download or read book Nitrification in Saline Industrial Wastewater written by Moustafa Samir Moussa and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation considers various questions with respect to the effects of salinity on nutrification: what are the main inhibiting factors causing the effects, do all salts have similar effects, what is the maximum acceptable salt level, are ammonia oxidisers or nitrite oxidizers most sensitive to salt stress, can nitrifiers adapt to long term salt stress and are some specific nitrifiers more resistant to salt stress than others? Research was carried out at laboratory scale and in full-scale plants and modelling was employed in both phases to provide a mathematical description for salt inhibition on nitrification and to facilitate the comparison. The result has led to an improved understanding of the effect of salinity on nitrification. The results can be used to improve the sustainability of the exisisting wastewater treatment plants operated under salt stress.

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