Manual of clinical microbiology

• Corporate Author: American Society for Microbiology
• Other Authors: Murray, Patrick R. (Editor), Baron, Ellen Jo (Editor), Jorgensen, James H. (Editor), Pfaller, Michael A. (Editor), Yolken, Robert H. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, D.C. ASM Press 2003; ©2003
• Edition: Eighth edition
• Subjects: Microbiology; Microbiological Techniques
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• Physical Description: 2 volumes illustrations (some colour) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781555812553; 1555812554

There is expanded coverage of mycobacteria; specimen collection, transport, and processing; reagents, stains, and media; and antimicrobial agents and susceptibility testing. Most current taxonomic, diagnostic, and therapeutic information are included. The key features and benefits definitive reference work for running an effective, state of the art diagnostic laboratory. This book guides the clinical microbiologist in the selection, performance, and interpretation of laboratory procedures. It includes comprehensive summary of all major groups of clinically important microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The interpretation of test results at the end of each organism chapter summarizes the difficult diagnostic decisions and clinical relevance of the tests described. It contains a comprehensive summary of all antimicrobial agents and test methods, and a comprehensive analysis of antibiotic resistance in all major groups of organisms. It also includes a discussion of both NCCLS and international phenotypic methods for assessing antimicrobial susceptibility.