1

Scope of Microbiology

1

2

Chemistry of Life

18

3

Cell Structure and Function

40

4

Microbiological Laboratory Techniques

80

5

Safety Issues

98

6

Bacteria and Archaea

114

7

Viruses

135

8

Eukaryotic Microorganisms

158

9

Infection and Disease

180

10

Infections of the Integumentary System, Soft Tissue, and Muscle

200

11

Infections of the Respiratory System

216

12

Infections of the Gastrointestinal System

235

13

Infections of the Nervous System and Senses

256

14

Infections of the Circulatory System

275

15

Infections of the Urinary System

296

16

Infections of the Reproductive System

306

17

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

317

18

Emerging Infectious Diseases

337

19

Physical and Chemical Methods of Control

343

20

The Immune System

367

21

Pharmacology

390

22

Antimicrobial Drugs

404

23

Human Age and Microorganisms

423

24

Microorganisms in the Environment and Environmental Safety

435

25

Biotechnology

460

Appendix

Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology

476

Glossary

477