Bacteriology For Nurses

An Introduction to Microbiology for Nurses is an introductory text on microbiology for nurses, written in simple language and restricting those sections on the fundamentals of bacteriology (for example, the physiology of bacteria) to a minimum. Instead of presenting systematic bacteriology and describing organisms genus by genus, disease-causing bacteria are considered together in each particular part of the human body. Only the common and important infections are included. Comprised of 16 chapters, this book begins with a historical background on bacteriology, followed by a discussion on the biology of bacteria. A classification of bacteria is then presented, and infections caused by bacteria are described. Subsequent chapters focus on body defenses against bacterial infections; killing of bacteria through disinfection and sterilization; antibacterial therapy; and collection of bacteriological specimens as part of bacteriological diagnosis. Infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and the nervous system are also analyzed. The final chapter is devoted to elementary parasitology. This monograph is intended for nurses interested in learning more about microbiology and bacteriology.

Bacteriology for Nurses provide nurses and others who are associated with medicine with a simple outline of basic bacteriology and the applications of bacteriology to medicine and to nursing. The fundamentals of medical bacteriology, namely the anatomy and physiology of bacteria, infection, and the body defenses against infection are discussed. The bacteria which cause common diseases of various sites in the body, such as the respiratory tract and the gastrointestinal tract, are considered together. Only common and important infections are included. Comprised of 15 chapters, this book begins with a historical background on bacteriology, followed by a discussion on the biology of bacteria. A classification of bacteria is then presented, and infections caused by bacteria are described. Subsequent chapters focus on body defenses against bacterial infections; rickettsiae and viruses; pyogenic and chronic bacterial infections; and collection of bacteriological specimens as part of bacteriological diagnosis. Infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and the nervous system are also analyzed. The final chapter is devoted to elementary parasitology. This monograph will be of interest to nurses as well as immunologists, bacteriologists, pathologists, physiologists, clinicians, and research workers in the field of medicine.

This book provides clear and concise information about microorganisms, how to identify them, how they cause infection, and the preventive measures to be employed. Diagnosis and treatment of various microbial diseases have been also briefly discussed. The book encompasses the relevant basic knowledge of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology and entomology with reference to the Indian context. About the Author : - Seema Sood, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

This is a pocket-sized introductory text for nurses which covers the principles of medical microbiology and infection control practice. This seventh edition has been fully revised to include new material on advances in microbiology, immunology (HIV, MRSA), infection control and parasites. The handbook emphasizes individualized patient care and is intended for the use of student nurses on traditional and Project 2000 Common Foundation courses, health care assistants and staff nurses.

This book presents a concise account of Microbiology for nurses as per the guidelines of Nursing Council of India. It is specially designed to meet the needs of nursing students. It will be also useful for paramedical students.

This book presents a concise account of microbiology for nurses as per the guidelines of Nursing Council of India and Health Universities across the country. It is specially designed to meet the needs of nursing students. This book will also be useful to paramedical students. User friendly and easy to understand format. Concise text written in a simple and lucid style. Meets comprehensively the requirements of nursing students. Written by a highly experienced teacher.