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We are constantly surrounded by ubiquitous, living organisms too small to be observed by the naked eye. Some of them are beneficial to us. They may serve us as part of our normal microflora competing with and inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms can cause sickness and diseases in humans, animals and plants. Microbiological techniques enable us to view and study these fascinating creatures. Within Microbiology Laboratory: A Clinical Approach for Health Care Professionals by M. Nia Madison, PhD, students are exposed to an abundance of information critical for supplementing a knowledge base regarding microorganisms and the minute intricacies that enable them to survive and thrive in a myriad of environments. Throughout the text, students will: learn laboratory safety techniques which are of foremost importance to protecting themselves and others while handling potentially pathogenic microorganisms. become a master at inoculating differential and biochemical media using aseptic techniques to examine bacterial growth, respiration and metabolic attributes. master the art of various staining techniques, which, when paired with bright-field microscopy, can be used to examine bacterial morphology, arrangement and the presence of virulence factors including capsular material. Microbiology Laboratory is ideal for both science majors and non-majors alike matriculating in either introductory or advanced microbiology laboratory courses. Its focus is on both general and applied microbiological techniques that will support the educational needs of students with an interest in science or in pursuing a career in a health care field such as medicine, dentistry and nursing.

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Author:   M. Nia Madison
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   Second Edition
ISBN:  

9781524995652

ISBN 10:   1524995657
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   19 August 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Loose-leaf
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Exercise 1 Introduction and Lab Safety Exercise 2 Aseptic Technique Exercise 3 Ubiquity of Bacteria Exercise 4 Bacterial Characteristics 4.1 Bacterial Types and Morphology 4.2 Bacterial Cell Characteristics 4.3 Bacterial Diversity: Major Phyla and Key Genera Exercise 5 Light Microscopy and Staining Techniques 5.1 Easy Use of the Brightfield (Light) Microscope 5.2 Microscope and Simple Stains 5.3 Differential Staining Techniques 5.4 Negative Stain with Nigrosin 5.5 Negative Stain with Congo Red Exercise 6 Bacterial Growth 6.1 Bacterial Colony Morphology 6.2 Bacterial Motility 6.3 Cultural Characteristics of Bacteria 6.4 Pure Culture: Streak Plate Method 6.5 Antibiotic Susceptibility/Resistance 6.6 UVGI (2-Day Lab) Exercise 7 Selective and Differential Growth Medium and Tests 7.1 Introduction to Identification of an Unknown Bacterial Species 7.2 Growth Patterns in Nutrient Broth and Agar Slants 7.3 Urease Test 7.4 Phenol Red Dextrose, Lactose, Sucrose and Gas Production Tests 7.5 Fluid Thioglycollate 7.6 Catalase Test 7.7 Oxidase Testy 7.8 Phenylalanine Deaminase Test 7.9 Hydrolytic Exoenzymes: Lipase and Casease 7.10 SIM Media: Sulfur Reduction, Indole Production, Motility 7.11 Mixed Acid Fermentation (Methyl Red Test) and Butanediol Fermentation (Voges-Proskauer Test 7.12 Citrate Utilization 7.13 Gelatin Hydrolysis 7.14 Starch Hydrolysis Exercise 8 Bacteria of Clinical Importance 8.1 The Clinical Microbiologist: Identifying the Cause of an Infection 8.2 Dental Microbiology 8.3 Microbial Flora of the Throat, Nasopharynx, and Skin 8.4 Gastrointestinal Pathogens 8.5 Protozoa and Parasitic Helminths 8.6 Urine Culture Exercise 9 Eukaryotic Microorganisms 9.1 Eukaryotes-Fungi 9.2 Fungi 9.3 Yeast and Mycelial Fungi 9.4 Eukaryotes-Parasites and Algae 9.5 Eukaryotic Parasites 9.6 Protista: Algae 9.7 Protista: Protozoa Exercise 10 ABO/Rh Simulated Blood Typing

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