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Books by topic: general surgical pathology,
adrenal gland,
anatomy, autopsy, basic sciences,
bioterrorism,
board review,
breast, cardiovascular,
CD-ROMs, cytopathology,
dermatopathology,
electron microscopy,
endocrine, eye, flow cytometry,
forensic, GI, GU, grossing, gynecologic, head and neck,
hematopathology,
histology, history, immunohistochemistry,
immunology,
informatics,
kidney, laboratory medicine/clinical
pathology, law/malpractice,
liver, lung, mediastinum, medical
dictionaries, medical
writing, microbiology,
molecular
biology/genetics, muscle, neuropathology,
oncology/staging,
oral, other, parasitology,
pediatric, placental, serosal membranes,
soft tissue and
bone, statistics,
stem cells, thyroid, transfusion medicine
By Pedro
N. Acha and Boris Szyfres
2003 (3rd ed), 416 pages, $36 list
Adley:
Food-borne Pathogens: Methods And Protocols (Hardcover)
Catherine C. Adley,
Editor
2005, 267 pages, $100.
A collection of readily
reproducible classic and emerging molecular methods for the laboratory
isolation and identification of the pathogens, viruses, and parasites that
cause food-borne disease. Includes
Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria and Bacillus; noroviruses and enteroviruses;
and Cryptosporidium and seafood nematode worms.
more
Ahmad:
New Strategies Combating Bacterial Infection
By Iqbal Ahmad
2008 (1st ed), 322 pages, $175 list
Written by an
experienced international team of researchers from various fields ranging from
biotechnology to traditional medicine, the book provides complete and
comprehensive coverage of topics relevant to new antibacterial drugs. This ready reference and handbook adopts a novel
approach, focusing on combating multi-drug resistance in bacteria by developing
antibacterials with new target sites, using new advances in drug discovery as
well as natural products.
Ahsan: Polyomaviruses and Human Diseases
By Hasimul Ahsan
2006 (1st ed), 387 pages, 79 illus, $169 list
This book explains the means of
diagnosis and treatment of polyomavirus and contains an ample outline of the
history, pathology, symptoms, and treatment of diseases induced by human
polyomavirus.
Atlas:
Handbook of Microbiological Media
By Ronald Atlas
2010 (4th ed), 2040 pages, $200 list
Handbook
of Microbiological Media, 4th Edition is an invaluable reference for every clinical,
veterinary, diagnostic, and academic and industrial research laboratory … and
now in its fourth edition, it is even more complete. Carrying on the tradition
of CRC Press handbook excellence, this edition lists the formulations, methods
of preparation, and uses for more than 7,000 microbiological media. With 1,500
more entries than any previous edition, the handbook includes both classic and
modern media used for the identification, cultivation, and maintenance of
diverse bacteria, archaea, and fungi.
Bannister:
Infection: Microbiology and Management
By Barbara Bannister, Stephen
Gillespie and Jane Jones
2006 (3rd ed), 552 pages, 351 illus,
$65 list
Infection:
Microbiology and Management provides a core resource for the
understanding of medical microbiology and infectious diseases. With a concise systems-based approach, this
new edition has been revised and restructured and now covers wider
epidemiological and public concerns.
Bartlett:
The ABX Guide: Diagnosis & Treatment of Infectious Diseases; 2005, 655 pages, $20. A
concise, timely, critical reference for use at point-of-care, written by Johns
Hopkins School of Medicine faculty and experts from other leading academic
health centers.
Blanchard:
Mycoplasmas: Molecular Biology, Pathogenicity, And Strategies for Control; 2005, 600 pages. Represents a cutting-edge summary of
current knowledge in the field. This
comprehensive text focuses on the molecular and cell biology of mycoplasmas and
related mollicutes. It also explores
pathogenesis, emerging strategies for control, genome analysis, gene vectors,
motility, chemotaxis, attachment, molecular epidemiology, immunology,
diagnosis, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine technology. more
Bonomo:
Enzyme-mediated Resistance to Antibiotics: Mechanisms, Dissemination, and
Prospects for Inhibition
By Robert A Bonomo and Marcelo E Tolmasky
2007 (1st ed), 360 pages, $130 list
This comprehensive volume will find a
wide audience in researchers working in bacterial pathogenesis, enzymology,
molecular microbiology, and antibiotic development. It will be indispensable
for clinical research laboratories, hospitals, medical schools, and applied and
pharmaceutical research laboratories.
Bottone:
An Atlas of the Clinical Microbiology of Infectious Diseases: Viral, Fungal,
and Parasitic Agents;
2005, 180 pages. Presents
clinical microbiology photographs of a range of bacterial, viral, parasitic,
and fungal agents augmented with many photographs of patient presentation. Provides visual images derived from an
extensive personal collection of slides depicting the salient and unusual
presentations of microorganisms encountered in clinical microbiology and infectious
diseases. more
Breeze:
Microbial Forensics; 2005, 448 pages. Describes the new and growing field of
Microbial Forensics-the science that will help bring to justice criminals and
terrorists who use biological material to cause harm. This book describes the foundation of the
field of microbial forensics and will serve as a basic primer to initiate those
scientists and officials that have an interest in the topic.
Brock:
Robert Koch: A Life in Medicine and Bacteriology; 2000, 364 pages. Robert
Koch's story is a stirring example of how a lone country doctor can rise above
all odds to become a true scientific revolutionary. Winner of the Nobel Prize in 1905, Koch is
best known today for his discoveries of the causal agents of tuberculosis,
cholera, and anthrax. His vital
contributions to microbiological methodology also make him the founder of the
field of bacteriology and central to the establishment of the disciplines of
hygiene and public health.
Brogden:
Virulence Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogens
By Kim A
Brogden, F Chris Minion, Nancy Cornick,
Thaddeus
B Stanton, Qijing Zhang, Lisa K Nolan and
Michael
J Wannemuehler
2007 (4th ed), 378 pages, $120 list
Bacterial
diseases remain a critical issue in public health despite the advent of
antibiotics, and the problem presents a rich field for genetic and molecular
biology applications. The fourth edition of Virulence Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogens
presents entirely new material on this issue in a ground-breaking overview of
the latest knowledge.
Cann:
Principles of Molecular Virology
By Alan J Cann
2005 (4th ed), 352 pages,
$45 list
Principles of
Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition provides an essential introduction to modern
virology in a clear and concise manner.
It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations
that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles.
Chan:
Bacterial Genomes And Infectious Diseases
By V L Ricky Chan, Philip M Sherman and Billy Bourke
2006 (1st ed), 350 pages, $135 list
Focuses on major general findings about bacterial
genomes and their impact on strategy. An
approach for investigating mechanisms of pathogenesis, prevention and treatment
of infectious diseases is discussed. Later chapters focus on the value and
power of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics as applied to various specific
bacterial pathogens.
Cianciotto: Legionella: State of the Art 30 Years After
Recognition
By Nicholas P Cianciotto, Yousef
Abu Kwaik, Paul H Edelstein, Barry S Fields, David F Geary, Timothy G Harrison,
Carol Joseph, Rodney M Ratcliff, Janet E Stout and Michele S Swanson
2006 (2Rev ed), 600 pages, $160 list
Legionella: State of the Art 30 Years after Its Recognition
is a comprehensive reference source, offering 131 chapters that are divided
into four general subject areas for easy use. The four sections cover
clinical and diagnostic information, epidemiology, basic microbiology and
pathogenesis, and environmental detection and control.
Cossart:
Cellular Microbiology;
2005 (2nd edition), 593 pages. Provides current information about the interactions between
pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts.
Topics include bacterial adhesion to cell surfaces, cell signaling
pathways, the actin cytoskeleton, extracellular toxins, type III secretion
systems, induction of apoptosis by microbial pathogens, bacterial pathogen
genomes, host cell membranes, genome-wide approaches to studying prokaryotic
biology, viral replication cycles, and simple non-vertebrate hosts.
By Patrice Courvalin
2009 (2nd ed), 900
pages, $230 list
Antibiogram is the first English edition of the original French work published
in 1985. The book is comprised of four sections: the antibiogram principles and
methods, the antibiogram of the principal bacterial groups, technical specifications
for antibiotics case studies, and appendixes and definitions. With contributions made by more than fifty authors, this
new volume is intended primarily for bacteriologists and biologists working in
laboratory settings, for infectious disease specialists, for researchers in the
pharmaceutical industry, and also for students.
Crossley:
Staphylococci in Human Disease
By Kent Crossley
2009 (1st ed), 640 pages,
$300 list
The first section addresses the basic biology of the
staphylococci, their molecular genetics, host defenses and host evasion,
virulence determinants, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, and laboratory
techniques. The second section deals with epidemiology, and the third section
provides an overview of the varied clinical manifestations of human
staphylococcal infections. The fourth section covers prevention and treatment
of these often life-threatening infections.
Dimmock: Introduction to Modern Virology
By Nigel J Dimmock, Andrew Easton and Keith Leppard
2007 (6th ed), 536 pages, 177 illus,
$90 list
Introduction to Modern Virology has been an established student text
for over 25 years. Providing an integrated account of the subject across
different host systems, with an emphasis on human and animal viruses, this book
covers the field of virology from molecular biology to disease processes using
a unique systems approach.
Dubos:
Pasteur and Modern Science; 1998,
168 pages. Pasteur's stunning career has
attracted a host of biographies, but this book, written by a distinguished
French-born microbiologist, is among the best.
Dubos displays a deep appreciation for the power and enduring
significance of Pasteur's scientific work. His graceful writing style allows
him to convey the excitement and significance of even the most technical
aspects of Pasteur's work.
Ehrmann:The Periplasm
By Michael Ehrmann
2006 (1st ed), 462
pages, $130 list
Written by an
international group of eminent scientists, this new treatise is the very first
in the field to provide a thorough, state-of-the-art review of the periplasm,
the extracytoplasmic compartment found in gram-negative bacteria. The Periplasm
details important aspects of the physiology of pathogenic microorganisms,
conveys a selection of current drug resistance strategies, and describes
lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis.
Engelkirk:
Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: Essentials of Diagnostic
Microbiology
By Paul G Engelkirk and Janet Duben-Engelkirk
2007 (1st ed), 768
pages, 450 illus, $83 list
This textbook
presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific
groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system,
and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to
emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterrorism.
Fischetti:
Gram-Positive Pathogens
By Vincent A Fischetti, Richard P Novick, Joseph J Ferretti, Daniel A
Portnoy, and Julian I Rood
2006 (2nd ed), 888 pages, $180 list
The only work in the field offering
comprehensive coverage of all gram-positive pathogens, this timely revision
presents up-to-date research, incorporating the latest genome data on various
pathogens.
Fleming:
Biological Safety: Principles and Practices
By Diane O Fleming and Debra L Hunt
2006 (4th ed), 700 pages, $140
list
Written by recognized authorities
with decades of experience in the biological safety field, the third edition of
this best-selling volume is an essential resource as well as an excellent text
for courses in biosafety. The
epidemiology of laboratory-associated infections, including some previously
unreported cases, is thoroughly covered.
By S J
2009 (3rd ed), 1020 pages, 600 illus,
$170 list
This title introduces the
principles governing evolving and emerging viral infections, and illuminates
the principles of host defense and virus offense; teaches unifying concepts,
addresses problems common to the propagation of every virus; and, stimulates
discussion, provokes questions, and shows students there are still many
outstanding questions.
Garcia:
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook
By Lynne Garcia
2010 (3rd ed), 1780
pages, $250 list
The collaborative efforts of over 150 experienced clinical
microbiologists, medical laboratory technologists, and laboratory supervisors
are included in the third edition of the Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. This
well-respected reference continues to serve as the sole major publication
providing step-by-step protocols and descriptions that enable clinical
microbiologists and laboratory staff personnel to perform all analyses,
including appropriate quality control recommendations, from the receipt of the
specimen through processing, testing, interpretation, presentation of the final
report, and subsequent consultation.
Garrity:
Bergey's Manual® of Systematic Bacteriology: Volume Two: The Proteobacteria
(Part C) (Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
By George Garrity, Don J Brenner, Noel R Krieg, James T Staley, David R
Boone, Paul De Vos, Michael Goodfellow, Fred A Rainey, and Karl-Heinz Schleifer
2005 (2nd ed), 1388
pages, $173 list
Bergey’s Manual of
Systematic Bacteriology has become recognized throughout the world as the
principal monographic work in the field of prokaryotic biology. Like a dictionary to a writer, the Manual is
usually the first reference that a microbiologist consults when questions arise
regarding the characteristics of an unfamiliar species or an unknown strain
that bears some similarity to a more familiar one.
Garrity:
Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
By George Garrity
2009 (2nd ed), 880 pages,
393 illus, $110 list
Includes a revised taxonomic outline for the Firmicutes based upon
the SILVA project as well as a description of more than 1346 species and 235
genera belonging to the phylum Firmicutes, which are also called the low mol%
G+C Gram positive prokaryotes. Major taxa to be included are Alicyclobacillus,
Bacillus, Clostridium, Enterococcus, Erysipelothrix, Eubacterium,
Haloanaerobium, Heliobacterium, Lachnospira, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Listeria,
Paenibacillus, Peptococcus, Ruminococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus,
Syntrophomonas, Thermoactinomyces, Thermoanaerobacter, Veillonella and 229
additional genera. Includes many medically and industrially important taxa.
Gessani: The Biology of Dendritic Cells and HIV
Infection
By Sandra Gessani and Filippo Belardelli
2007 (1st ed), 550 pages, 64 illus,
$139 list
Dendritic cells play the most vital
part in inducing anti-viral immune responses in HIV and AIDS among many other
viruses. Research on dendritic cells is
emerging as a fundamental aspect for the comprehension of the mechanisms
underlying the pathogenesis of viral diseases as well as for the progress on
the development of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines.
Gillespie:
Principles and Practice of Clinical Bacteriology
By Stephen H Gillespie and Peter M Hawkey
2006 (2nd ed), 620
pages, $385 list
Since the
publication of the last edition, 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.
Goodman:
Tick-borne Diseases Of Humans; 2005, 440 pages.
Provides up-to-date and
comprehensive information on the biology, ecology, and clinical aspects of
these diseases. Presents
state-of-the-art information on disease epidemiology, transmission, and
ecology. Includes a useful full-color insert, with maps of vector and
disease distribution, an atlas of clinical and pathologic images, and
illustrations of diagnostically important skin lesions and blood smears.
Guerrant:
Tropical Infectious Diseases: Principles, Pathogens And Practice (Hardcover)
by Richard L. Guerrant,
David H. Walker and Peter F. Weller
2006 (second edition),
1936 pages, 820 illustrations, $325 (with CD-ROM)
The reference JAMA called
"an outstanding contribution" and "must reading" is back in
a fully revised New Edition! This
2-volume set presents cutting-edge discussions of scientific principles, pathogenesis,
pathophys-iology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for the full range of
tropical infectious diseases. more
Hausen: Infections
Causing Human Cancer
By Harald zur Hausen
2006 (1st ed), 531 pages, $190 list
Infections must be thought as one of
the most important, if not the most important, risk factors for cancer
development in humans. Approximately 15-20% all cases of cancer around the
world are caused by viruses. The establishment of a causal relationship between
the presence of specific infective agents and certain types of human cancer
represents a key step in the development of novel therapeutic and preventive
strategies.
By Karim E
Hechemy, José A Oteo, Didier A Raoult, David J Silverman, José R Blanco
2006 (1st ed), 474 pages, $150 list
In this volume, an effort is made to
address and clarify issues from the clinical, diagnostic, epidemiologic, and
molecular perspectives that have remained unsolved in the past.
Hospenthal:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Human
Mycoses
By Duane R Hospenthal and Michael G Rinaldi
2007 (1st ed), 448 pages, $99 list
Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Mycoses brings together globally
recognized mycoses experts to guide readers in the use of current knowledge in
the field of medical mycology to manage those who suffer from the mycoses.
Humphery-Smith:
Microbial Proteomics: Functional Biology of Whole Organisms
By Ian Humphery-Smith and Michael Hecker
2006 (1st ed), 512 pages, $135 list
This text provides an exhaustive
analysis and presentation of current research in the field of microbial
proteomics, with an emphasis on new developments and applications and future
directions in research.
Hutto:
Congenital and Perinatal Infections: A Concise Guide To Diagnosis (Hardcover); 2005, 314 pages, $119. A
distinguished panel of pediatric and infectious disease specialists present in
an easily accessible format all the information needed to diagnose a wide
variety of infections in both the pregnant woman and the neonate. more
Jaeger:
Primary HIV Infection: Pathology, Diagnosis, Management; 2005
By Michael J Janda
2005 (2nd ed), 411 pages,
$120 list
The Enterobacteria, 2nd Edition provides a
comprehensive examination of current research on every genus in the family Enterobacteriaceae.
A host of diagnostic tables, reference charts, color plates, and various other
laboratory resources, this revised reference is an important source of
information from microbiologists, lab directors, pathologists, and infectious
disease specialists.
Jarvis:
Bennett and Brachman's Hospital Infections
By William R Jarvis
2007 (5th ed), 704
pages, 59 illus, $199 list
Written by
internationally recognized experts--many affiliated with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention--the book is the most comprehensive, up-to-date,
authoritative guide to the recognition, management, prevention, and control of
infections in all types of healthcare facilities.
Jessen:
Primary HIV Infection: Pathology, Diagnosis, Management (Paperback); 2005, 80 pages, 30 illus., $60. Leading results by most of
the world’s leading researchers in the field.
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Joynson:
Toxoplasmosis : A Comprehensive Clinical Guide (Paperback); 2005, 409 pages, $58. This
authoritative account looks at the re-emergence of toxoplasmosis as a
significant and potentially fatal infection.
'I recommend this volume to microbiologists and epidemiologists, as well
as to clinicians of different specialties, such as primary care physicians,
gynecologists, and pediatricians both in practice and in training, and all
those who care for patients affected by T. gondii.' The Lancet
Jungblut:
Proteomics of Microbial Pathogens
By Peter R Jungblut and Michael Hecker
2007 (1st ed), 343 pages, $195 list
Containing proven, high-quality
research articles selected from the popular Proteomics journal, this is a
current overview of the latest research into the proteomics analysis of
microbial pathogens as well as several review articles.
Kaufmann:
Handbook of Tuberculosis
By Stefan Kaufmann
2008 (1st ed), 1350 pages, $600 list
The Handbook of Tuberculosis, which explores the causes and available treatments of the
widespread infection as well as current research into vaccination,
is divided into three separate volumes covering different areas of
study. Each volume provides an essential resource to molecular and cell
biologists, bacteriologists, immunologists, pathologists and pathophysiologists,
clinicians and those working in the pharmaceutical industry and interested in
world health.
Kavanagh: Medical Mycology: Cellular And Molecular
Techniques
By Kevin Kavanagh
2006 (1st ed), 328 pages, $75 list
Medical Mycology is a comprehensive text covering a
variety of techniques critical to the study of medical mycology. Drawing together contributions from both
scientists and clinicians working in the field, the text covers techniques
essential for ongoing research in the area and provides a valuable
perspective on the applicability of specific techniques to patient care.
Kayser/Bienz/Eckert/Zinkernagel:
Medical Microbiology; 2005, 724 pages, 177 illus.,
softcover, “a clearly focused and richly detailed review of the entire field of
medical microbiology”, including immunology, bacteriology, mycology, virology
and parasitology.
By Jonathan R Kerr, Susan
F Cotmore, Marshall E Bloom, R Michael Linden and Colin R Parrish
2006 (1st ed), 632 pages,
$175 list
This comprehensive reference work
brings together information on every aspect of the parvoviruses. It presents the new system of parvovirus
classification and includes cutting edge information on the virology, molecular
and cellular biology, immunology and clinical manifestations of infection with
each known and proposed member of the family Parvoviridae.
By Kamel Khalili
2009 (1st ed), 491 pages, $150 list
Viral Oncology is an essential resource
for clinical and research oncologists in medical facilities and biological
research laboratories; clinicians and scientists working in related biomedical
areas; medical students working toward a first or higher degree in the life
sciences and other biomedical fields; and pharmaceutical scientists and
developers.
Knipe:
Fields Virology
By David M Knipe, Peter M Howley, Diane E Griffin, Robert A Lamb and
Malcolm A Martin
2006 (5th ed), 3177
pages, 697 illus, $369 list
Established for 20
years as the definitive virology reference, the two-volume classic Fields
Virology is in its thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition. More than 100
world-renowned investigators provide encyclopedic coverage of every aspect of
contemporary virology.
Koneman:
Color Atlas of Diagnostic Microbiology; 2005 (6th edition).
Kostic:
Detection of Highly Dangerous Pathogens
By Tanja Kostic
2009 (1st ed), 191 pages, $44 list
Written by
leading experts in the field as part of an interdisciplinary pan-European
research program funded by the EU, this book provides a unique and
comprehensive overview of how microarray technology can be used in safely
tracking the most highly dangerous pathogens. A must-have for public health
agencies focused on bioterrorism as well as all laboratories working with BSL3
and/or BSL 4 agents.
Kradin:
Diagnostic Pathology of Infectious Disease
By
Richard Kradin
2010
(1st ed), 660 pages, $200 list
Diagnostic
Pathology of Infectious Disease presents a comprehensive, organ-based approach
to the effective and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases. Dr. Richard L.
Kradin covers the latest information on H1N1, as well as the use of
immunohistochemical stains, PCR, Immunoperoxidase, and other molecular
techniques for a current representation of the field. High-quality, full-color
illustrations and differential diagnosis tables accompany each lesion so you
can quickly identify and diagnose whatever you see. Online and print, this
reference is an invaluable tool for the accurate diagnosis of any infectious
disease-from the common to the most challenging.
Krauss:
Zoonoses: Infectious Diseases Transmissible from Animals to Humans; 2003 (3rd edition), 456 pages.
Covers infectious diseases transmissible from animals to humans, both
those commonly encountered and rare varieties.
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Kwaik:
Francisella Tularensis: Biology, Pathogenicity, Epidemiology, and Biodefense
By Yousef Abu Kwaik, Dennis W Metzger, Francis Nano, Anders Sjostedt and
Richard Titball
2007 (1st ed), 352 pages, $145 list
This is the first book on tularemia. The volume explores the mechanisms of
pathogenesis, genetics and genetic manipulations, genomics and metagenomics,
animal models, protective immunity, pathophysiology, vaccine development,
genetic susceptibility and routine and rapid microbiological diagnostic tools.
2007 (1st ed), 252 pages, $125 list
This volume reports on a meeting,
co-sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology and the Vietnam
Association for Microbiology, which provided a common platform for Vietnamese
scientists and ASM international members to discuss emerging viral infectious
diseases with special emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.
Leonard: Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice: Infectious Diseases
By Dubra Leonard
2008 (1st ed), 200 pages, 26 illus,
$80 list
Molecular Pathology in Clinical Practice: Infectious Diseases
is an authoritative and
comprehensive guide that provides the general pathologist in clinical practice,
as well as residents and fellows during their training, with the current
standard in molecular infectious disease testing. The book integrates the
latest advancements in the field with the basic principles and practical
applications.
Levy:
HIV and the Pathogenesis of AIDS
By Jay A Levy
2007 (3rd ed), 750 pages, $100 list
This important text, thoroughly
updated and rewritten, continues to offer a unique overview of the field of HIV
pathogenesis. Comprehensive, lucid, and
extensively annotated, this book presents the most current knowledge on the
many aspects of HIV infection and control.
Maertens:
Diagnosis of Fungal Infections
By Johan Maertens and Kieren A Marr
2007 (1st ed), 424 pages, $200 list
Analyzing a key cause of infectious morbidity in immunosuppressed
and immunocompromised patients, this source spans the most recent strategies to
improve and expedite the diagnosis, identification, and treatment of fungal
infections. With authoritative contributions from experienced clinicians in the
field, this reference tracks developments in imaging, susceptibility testing,
and strain typing to combat these conditions in transplant, surgical, oncology,
and intensive care units.
Mandell: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of
Infectious Diseases
By Gerald Mandell
2009 (7th ed), 4416 pages, $399 list
After thirty years, PPID is still the
reference of choice for comprehensive, global guidance on diagnosing and
treating the most challenging infectious diseases. Drs. Mandell, Bennett, and
Dolin have substantially revised and meticulously updated, this new edition to
save you time and to ensure you have the latest clinical and scientific knowledge
at your fingertips. With new chapters, expanded and updated coverage, increased
worldwide perspectives, and many new contributors, Mandell,
Evans:
Bacterial Infections of Humans: Epidemiology and Control
By Alfred Evans
2009 (4th ed), 1600 pages, $249 list
The new Fourth Edition of Bacterial Infections of Humans reflects
a decade of important discoveries, technological progress, and valuable new
therapies as well as emerging and reemerging infections, resistant strains of
bacteria, and threats of bioterrorism. It offers accessible, up-to-date
information across the range of disease entities. As in previous editions,
introductory chapters review general concepts of infection and epidemiology,
and the chapters devoted to specific infections follow a consistent and highly
useful format: historical background, methodology (diagnosis and pathology),
biology, descriptive epidemiology, mechanism and routes of transmission,
pathogenesis, host responses, methods of prevention and control, and areas for
future research. All material has been thoroughly updated, and two chapters on
molecular epidemiology and health care-acquired bacterial infections, are
entirely new.
Miller:
Microbiology Bench Companion
By Michael J Miller
2007 (1st ed), 128 pages, $40 list
The Microbiology
Bench Companion is an indispensable resource for
hospital and public health microbiology laboratories. This user-friendly volume
aids professionals with daily decisions and assists them in preparing organism
reports and consults that are required of the clinical microbiology laboratory.
Murray:
Manual of Clinical Microbiology
By Patrick R Murray, Ellen Jo Baron, James H Jorgensen, Michael A Pfaller and
Mary Louise Landry
2007 (9th ed), 2476 pages, $210 list
MCM provides all microbiologists,
laboratorians, and infectious disease professionals with the definitive
reference work for running an effective, state-of-the-art diagnostic
laboratory. No other single resource offers such extensive, up-to-date,
practical information presented in a concise and easily accessible format.
Nightingale:
Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics in Theory and Clinical Practice
By Charles H Nightingale, Paul G
Ambrose, George L Drusano and Takeo Murakawa
2007 (2nd ed), 536 pages, $230 list
Taking readers from the research
laboratory to the bedside, this Second Edition compiles essential information
on the pharmacodynamics of all major classes of the antimicrobial armamentarium
including penicillins, cephalosposorins, cephamycins, carbapenems, monobactams,
aminoglycosides, quinolones, macrolides, antifungals, antivirals, and emerging
agents currently in development. Written by experienced professionals in the
field, this guide uses an abundance of examples to depict methods to apply
pharmacodynamic concepts to everyday clinical practice.
By Leonard Norkin
2009 (1st ed), 880 pages, $164 list
This book
covers the fundamentals of viral molecular biology, with a distinctive
organization based on virus families. It emphasizes the range of adaptations
viruses have evolved to solve the various problems posed by their intercellular
lifestyle concerning gene expression as well as other issues.
Novartis
Foundation: Novel and Re-emerging Respiratory Viral Diseases
By Novartis Foundation
2008 (1st ed), 174 pages, $170 list
This book critically evaluates the
latest scientific evidence on novel or re-emerging viral diseases and brings
together contributions from world experts on this topic, explaining best
practice in their area, and discussing lessons learned and how best to collaborate
to prevent and control future outbreaks.
Owens:
Antimicrobial Resistance: Problem Pathogens and Clinical Countermeasures
by Robert C Owens Jr and Ebbing Lautenbach
2007 (1st ed), 520 pages, $230 list
This publication provides a
state-of-the-art overview of key issues related to antimicrobial resistance,
including a focus on key pathogens causing common healthcare-associated and
community-acquired infections. The epidemiology and therapeutic considerations
of these antimicrobial resistant organisms are discussed, as well as the
clinical and health economic impact of infections caused by them.
Perlman: The Nidoviruses: Toward Control of SARS and
other Nidovirus Diseases
By
2006 (1st ed), 656 pages, 221 illus,
$180 list
This volume is based on the 10th
International Nidovirus Symposium: Towards Control of SARS and other Nidovirus
Diseases.
Raoult:
Rickettsial Diseases
By Didier Raoult and Philippe Parola
2007 (1st ed), 400 pages, $230 list
Standing alone as the only available
reference to comprehensively discuss the common and unusual types of
rickettsiosis, this book will offer the reader a full review on the
bacteriology, transmission, and pathophysiology of these conditions.
Reddy:
Methods for General and Molecular Microbiology
By C A Reddy, Terry J Beveridge, John A Breznak, George Marzluf and
Thomas M Schmidt
2007 (3rd
ed), 1,000 pages, $160 list
After
thirteen years, the editors of Methods for General and Molecular Microbiology
have prepared a new, state-of-the-art volume bringing this invaluable resource
up to the present. This book will once again serve as a first source for
traditional methods of microbiology as well as commonly used modern molecular
microbiological methods.
By Bernd Rehm
2008 (1st ed), 424 pages, $260 list
Concise and
up-to-date, this handy guide fills a gap in the literature by providing the
essential knowledge for everyone with an interest in the topic. The result is a
comprehensive overview of the most important model organism in applied
microbiology that covers basic biology, pathology and biotechnological
applications.
Richardson:
Pocket Guide to Fungal Infection
By Malcolm Richardson and Elizabeth Johnson
2006 (2nd ed), 192 pages, 148 illus,
$45 list
The Pocket Guide to Fungal Infection
presents, in a convenient and practical format, the major features of fungal
infections in humans, providing visual information for each pathogen and the
infections they cause.
By Douglas Richman
2009 (3rd ed), 1408 pages, $260 list
The new third edition of
this essential reference has been extensively revised and updated to
incorporate the latest developments and relevant research. Covering novel viruses, pathogenesis, epidemiology,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, Clinical Virology
informs scientists and health care professionals about all the medically
relevant aspects of this rapidly evolving field.
Ryan: Pandemic Influenza: Emergency Planning and Community Preparedness
By Jeffrey Ryan
2008 (1st ed), 280 pages, $70 list
The swine flu emergency needn’t
become a crisis. This critically acclaimed work
provides public health officials, doctors, responders, and emergency planners
with accurate current information that will help them understand the nature of
an outbreak, assess risk, answer public concerns, and develop informed
strategies.
Salyers:
Revenge Of The Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining The Antibiotic
Miracle; 2005, 194 pages,
$30. Provides the scientific information
readers will need to form opinions and make informed decisions regarding the
use of antibiotics. The evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is put
into perspective and bacterial mutation and horizontal gene transfer are
explained in simple terms. An in-depth documentation of antibiotic
structures is provided. more
Scheld:
Emerging Infections
By W Michael Scheld, David C Hooper and James M Hughes
2006 (1st ed), 381 pages, $116 list
Emerging Infections provides a
complete and updated discussion of new and emerging infectious diseases,
covering both basic science and clinical topics. The editors are in the
forefront of the scientific and clinical communities dealing with emerging
pathogens.
Schlossberg:
Tuberculosis and Nontuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections
By David Schlossberg
2005 (5th ed), 400 pages, $105 list
This trusted resource provides
infectious disease specialists with the most comprehensive coverage found
anywhere of the varied manifestations of tuberculin diseases and the clinical
options available to physicians for treating them. The new edition has been
updated to reflect state-of-the-art changes in the direction and management of
these diseases and contains new chapters on multi-drug resistance and the
latest prophylactic strategies.
Seifert:
Evolution of Microbial Pathogens
By H Steven Seifert and Victor J DiRita
2006 (1st ed), 370 pages, $120 list
This
new volume offers an up-to-date examination of the evolution of microbial pathogenesis,
capitalizing on the explosion of knowledge in the field and the recent advent
of microbial genome sequencing.
Sherman:
The Power of Plagues
By Irwin
2006 (1st ed), 442 pages, $40 list
The Power of Plagues
offers a fascinating examination of epidemic diseases within a historical
context. Major historic outbreaks are
covered, including those of the Greek and Roman empires as well as the infamous
Black Death. Contemporary and emerging
diseases are also comprehensively detailed.
By Nandini Shetty
2009 (1st ed), 664 pages, $130 list
Taking an
integrated approach, this book will help public health officials understand the
basic science behind infectious disease an, likewise, provide students studying
ID a broader understanding of the implications of infectious disease in a
public health context, as well as clinical presentation and prevention.
Snyder:
Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
By Larry Snyder and Wendy Champness
2007 (3rd ed), 640 pages, $110 list
Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
fulfills the need for a comprehensive, primary textbook on bacterial and
microbial genetics. This book presents an interesting, modern perspective of
the subject and offers descriptive background information, detailed
experimental methods and data interpretation, examples of genetic analysis, and
advanced material relevant to current applications of molecular genetics in
biotechnology.
Specter: Clinical Virology Manual
By Steven Specter
2009 (4th ed), 716 pages, $180 list
For over 20 years this
manual has remained the definitive source of the latest information and
procedures for the physician and the clinical laboratory virologist. This
fourth edition includes 34 chapters and two appendices, each thoroughly revised
and updated by noted experts. These updates address the modernization of
clinical virology and new developments in the field, with a strong emphasis on
molecular diagnostics. Importantly, this new edition includes material on
several recently described viruses including human metapneumovirus,
Studahl: Herpes Simplex Viruses
By Marie Studahl
2005 (1st ed), 440 pages,
$200 list
This reference studies
the epidemiology, identification, pathogenesis, and clinical features of herpes
simplex viruses including herpes labialis, ocular herpes, herpes genitalis,
cutaneous herpes, meningitis, encephalitis, and neonatal herpes.
Stürchler: Exposure: A Guide to Sources of
Infections
By Dieter Stürchler
2006 (1st ed), 900 pages, $130 list
Exposure: a Guide to Sources of
Infections is a single reference source for
clinicians, public health professionals, epidemiologists, and clinical
microbiologists working to identify infectious disease agents. From prions to
parasites, this unique new volume offers comprehensive coverage of infections
and infectious agents and provides a good starting point for compiling a
thorough patient exposure history and initiating the appropriate laboratory
testing.
Thompson:
The Biology of Vibrios
By Fabiano L Thompson, Brian Austin and Jean Swings
2006 (1st ed), 423 pages, $140 list
This new volume presents state-of-the-art
research on the biology of vibrios, examining the impact of innovative
molecular and genomic approaches on the traditional disciplines in the field.
Tibayrenc:
Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases: Modern Methodologies
By Michel Tibayrenc
2007 (1st ed), 747 pages, $175 list
Discover how the application of novel
multidisciplinary, integrative approaches and technologies are dramatically
changing our understanding of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and their
treatments. Each article presents the state of the science, with a strong
emphasis on new and emerging medical applications.
Topley
& Wilson Microbiology and Microbial Infection
By ASM Press
2005 (10th ed), 6607 pages, $1,800 list
Topley & Wilson’s Microbiology
and Microbial Infections, 10th Edition continues a tradition of providing the
most comprehensive reference available on microorganisms and the resulting
infectious diseases. Comprising 8 volumes, including a comprehensive index,
Topley & Wilson is a valuable reference tool for medical microbiologists,
immunologists, infectious disease specialists, pathologists, travel and
tropical medicine specialists, and public health scientists.
Ullmann:
Origins of Molecular Biology: A Tribute to Jacques Monod; 2003, 358 pages. Active
in the post-World War II period biologist Jacques Monod was, according to the
editor, "one of the most creative minds in 20th century science,"
whose contributions were central to the development of modern biology. This
work presents 34 remembrances of Monod, many written by his colleagues at
Institut Pasteur, which discuss his contributions to biology and, occasionally,
more personal matters such as his love of sailing.
Waksman:
Structural Biology Of Bacterial Pathogenesis; 2005, 335 pages, $116. Explores
recent developments in the understanding of the molecular basis of bacterial
infectious diseases, from structures involved in adhesion and host recognition
to those describing elements of bacterial secretion systems. The first
compilation of its kind, this new volume offers a convenient review of current
research that will engage instructors, students, and professionals in the
fields of bacterial pathogenesis and infectious diseases. more
Weigelt:
MRSA
By John A Weigelt
2007 (1st ed), 232 pages, $100 list
Responding to the growing concern
about the increased frequency and resistance of MRSA infections, this
invaluable source analyzes the latest developments in the identification,
assessment, and management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) by leading authorities on the topic.
White:
Frontiers in Antimicrobial Resistance: A Tribute to Stuart B. Levy (Hardcover); 2005, 570 pages, $120. Offers a
unique examination of the state of antimicrobial and anticancer drug
resistance. The body of the text
features descriptions of the major mechanisms and the epidemiology of
resistance and explores the current policy and education efforts toward maintaining
drug efficacy.
Whitworth:
Myxobacteria: Multicellularity and Differentiation
By David E Whitworth
2007 (1st ed), 850 pages, $170 list
This volume represents a major review
of many aspects of myxobacterial biology, including multicellularity, social
behavior, differentiation, cellular regulation, metabolism, evolution, and
ecology. more
WHO:
Legionella And the Prevention of Legionellosis
2007 (1st ed), 276 pages, $29 list
This book provides a comprehensive
overview on the sources, ecology and laboratory diagnosis of Legionella.
Guidance is provided on risk assessment and risk management of susceptible
environments.
WHO:
SARS: How a Global Epidemic Was Stopped
By the World Health Organization
(WHO)
2006 (1st ed), 307 pages, $36 list
Where did this frightening disease
come from? How did it spread? And will the world be any better-prepared if it
returns? For the first time, these and other questions are answered in this
remarkable inside account of what really took place in those fateful months of
2003 when severe acute respiratory syndrome threatened to engulf the world.
Wingard: Fungal Infections in the Immunocompromised Patient
By John R Wingard
2005 (1st ed), 704 pages,
$200 list
This
reference provides an up-to-date account of fungal syndromes in
immunocompromised patients and provides expert descriptions of their clinical
manifestations and settings in which they cause illness.
Yang:
RNA Viruses: Host Gene Responses to Infections
By Decheng Yang
2009 (1st ed), 691 pages, $144 list
This is the first comprehensive book on human/animal gene
responses to RNA viral infections, including prevalent, emerging and
re-emerging RNA viruses such as HIV, SARS-CoV,
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