Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences

Burton's Microbiology, 11th Ed.

A foundational microbiology textbook specifically designed for allied health and nursing students. It covers the microbial world, cell structure and taxonomy, microbial physiology and genetics, antimicrobial agents, epidemiology, infection prevention, diagnosis of infectious diseases, pathogenesis, host defenses, and human bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.

Key Features:

• Introduces fundamental microbiology and microbial diversity
• Covers bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens
• Explains microbial physiology and genetics
• Covers antimicrobial agents and control of microbial growth
• Discusses epidemiology and public health
• Covers healthcare-associated infections and infection prevention
• Explains diagnosis and pathogenesis of infectious diseases
• Introduces innate and adaptive host defenses
• Includes updated animations, videos, and learning resources
• Designed primarily for allied health and nursing education