Manual of Clinical Microbiology

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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. MCM continues to set the standard for reliability and day-to-day utility as a reference work for all busy professionals in the diagnostic laboratory and infectious disease communities.

Guiding the clinical microbiologist in the selection, performance, and interpretation of laboratory procedures, MCM focuses on the when and why of diagnostic procedures, as well as the how. It presents a direct approach to organizing information with thorough but concise treatments of all the major areas of microbiology, including new microbial discoveries, changing diagnostic methods, and emerging therapeutic challenges facing clinicians.

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manual of clinical microbiology, Vol 1 and 2.......2005-10-03

This is the gold star standard for practicing clinical microbiologists

ONE STEP BENEATH EXCELLENCE.......2002-08-03

At 1773 pages, the "Manual of Clinical Microbiology" is a good (medium size) reference for a clinical or diagnostic microbiologist. It offers detailed information on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Its authority is unquestionable. Pathologists, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and anybody whose business concerns infectious diseases will find the book useful.
The only setback is that it is awkwardly expensive. Many potential buyers would be enticed by cheaper alternatives: there are lots of them out there.

The classical Microbiology laboratrory text.......2001-11-26

This book is comprehensive, well put together and thorough in all of its aspects. It is an invaluable text in the microbiology department. I and my workplace have a copy, and it is the most often refered text in our laboratory only Bergeys and Mandell come close. All aspects including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, laboratory metheds etc etc are covered it is a one stop clinical microbiology text. I have no resevations in wholeheartedly recommending this book. The only thing I would add is that I would like to see it on CD-ROM

it is very good book.......2001-03-23

this is very good book , but u have to know the basic back ground of microbiology because , it give u the smallest detaile , and the unusuall things in microbiology, but it is the bible of clinical microbiology

Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, Seventh Edition

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Still the best!
Still an essential book for the practitioner
Not nearly as useful for reference as the previous edition.

Veterinary Clinical Parasitology, Seventh Edition
Anne M. Zajac , and Gary Conboy
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing
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ASIN: 081381734X

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For veterinarians and veterinary technicians involved in the diagnosis of parasitism in animals, this book has become essential reading. As with the 6th edition, the 7th edition of Veterinary Clinical Parasitology has been prepared under the auspices of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) and focuses on morphologic identification of parasites of domestic animals. The various techniques described provide an accurate and cost-effective means of diagnosing parasitic infections in animals. The 7th edition has been expanded significantly to include additional globally important parasites. Extra text material has been added for each parasite to indicate its distribution, life cycle, and importance, and the illustrations are now in color to aid diagnosis. "... enthusiastically recommended to veterinarians, veterinary students, and animal health technicians." JAVMA "... useful to practitioners and clinicians in carrying out routine and established parasitological examinations in their clinics and hospitals." Canadian Veterinary Journal

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Still the best!.......2007-09-15

Miss Reith is referring to the 6th edition not the 5th. The 5th edition is still the premier reference for any parasitology student. Unfortunately the 6th edition and later editions were edited, diluted and reformatted to become a nice fecal collector used to house train a pet. Useless is a kinder description. Find, buy any edition before the 6th!

Still an essential book for the practitioner.......2001-04-11

I was surprised at Dr.? Reith's review of this book. Contrary to what Reith affirms, the book IS divided into host sections, al least for the parasites diagnosed by fecal examination; actually, there are 28 pages and 55 photographs devoted to dogs and cats, 16 pages and 32 photographs devoted to ruminants, etc. Parasites of the urinary tract, genital tracts, or skin are in a separate chapter, as are blood parasites and arthropods. This does not bother me terribly. I wish Reith had mentioned the "very common parasites" that are not included; I have not missed any yet of the common ones in a veterinary practice. I have a fairly extensive collection of parasitology diagnosis books and, for the variety and/or quality of the photos, this is still the best. I only wish that some of the photos were in color but I am not sure I could afford it. I still recommend it very strongly to my students of Veterinary Parasitology and to veterinary practitioners.

Not nearly as useful for reference as the previous edition........1999-07-24

The features that made the 5th edition so helpful as a reference, like separating the book into sections according to the type of host (ie: dog, sheep, horse, rodent), and showing photos of the parasites that commonly are found in or on that host, have been removed. Additionally, some very common parasites are not even included in this 6th edition! Rather than a good reference book, it has now been reduced to somewhat of a primer on parasitology, one that introduces you to 'types' of parasites, rather than one that actually enables you to recognize characteristics of one parasite that distinguish it from another, similar parasite so that you can specifically identify it. This book is no longer useful, as the previous edition was, for reference work. I do not recommend it.

Adenovirus Methods and Protocols: Volume 2: Ad Proteins and RNA, Lifecycle and Host Interactions, and Phyologenetics (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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Adenovirus Methods and Protocols: Volume 2: Ad Proteins and RNA, Lifecycle and Host Interactions, and Phyologenetics (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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Adenovirus Methods And Protocols: Adenoviruses, Ad Vectors, Quantitation, And Animal Models (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

ASIN: 1588299015

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Volume 1 addresses several important techniques for construction of adenoviruses for use as vectors and for basic research. Highlighted topics include deletion mutants, capsid modifications, insertions, and gene replacements in human, murine, bovine, and ovine adenoviruses. In Volume 2, the authors focus on methods that elucidate and quantitate the interactions of Ad with the host. Each of the protocols in these volumes provides a general introduction, followed by tried-and-true step-by-step methods. Both novice and experienced researchers will reap tremendous benefit from these groundbreaking volumes in Ad research.

Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook (Three Volume Set)

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Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook (Three Volume Set)

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Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

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The book on microbiological diagnostics you always wanted
ARGUABLY SECOND TO NONE!

Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology
Elmer W. Koneman
Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0781730147

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Long considered the definitive work in its field, this new edition presents all the principles and practices readers need for a solid grounding in all aspects of clinical microbiology--bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology. Tests are presented according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) format. This extensively revised edition includes practical guidelines for cost-effective, clinically relevant evaluation of clinical specimens including extent of workup and abbreviated identification schemes. New chapters cover the increasingly important areas of immunologic and molecular diagnosis. Clinical correlations link microorganisms to specific disease states. Over 600 color plates depict salient identification features of organisms.

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The book on microbiological diagnostics you always wanted.......2007-03-11

An excellent combination of a reference book and a well written textbook.

ARGUABLY SECOND TO NONE!.......2006-04-13

As long as the issue concerns clinical microbiology, "Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology" remains the undisputed champion. This newly published sixth edition is the definitive guide for both students and professionals. Its extensive and up-to-date coverage (of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology) is second to none. In fact, this 1535-paged hardcover edition is an all-encompassing one-stop medical microbiology text. Very few standalone books come even close! And, its close-to 630 color sample figures exceed what many standalone color atlases boast of.
Relative to the previous editions, it is my wish to emphasize that every chapter of this book has undergone extensive and updated revisions. All aspects of theoretical and practical informations have received generous facelifts; and all the lab tests included conform to the current Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute's (formerly NCCLS) specifications. The same apply to the design, general layout, organization, and remarkable referencing of each topic. Every paragraph of this book was explained in simple, easy-to-understand English. Indeed, this book is a winner: anytime, anywhere! It is a true gold-standard!
There is so much positive qualities going for it that one may end-up writing pages while trying to cover them all. However, I must highlight the only downside I noticed, which is that this book is very heavy. Still, its well-bounded hardcover, reasonable retail price, as well as the high-quality papers used throughout its 1500-plus pages, offer logical compensation for the extra weight. Cheers!

Baculovirus Expression Vectors: A Laboratory Manual

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An excellent source of practical information

Baculovirus Expression Vectors: A Laboratory Manual
David R. O'Reilly , Lois K. Miller , and Verne A. Luckow
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Baculovirus and Insect Cell Expression Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) (Methods in Molecular Biology)

ASIN: 0195091310

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Baculoviruses have proven to be the most powerful and versatile eukaryotic expression vectors available. This unique laboratory manual is designed to help both beginning and experienced researchers construct and use baculovirus vector systems. It simplifies selection of the most appropriate baculovirus vector design for a given problem, then describes each step of the implementation process--from vector construction to large-scale protein production. The book provides an understanding of how the vectors work; a biological overview of cells, viruses, plasmids, and promoters; guidelines for choosing optimum vectors; protocols for growing insect cells and recombinant viruses; methods of analyzing protein products and scaling up protein production; techniques for producing proteins in insect larvae; and easy-to-use maps charting available expression vectors. This comprehensive approach has many benefits for researchers and students alike. It allows them to understand how and why the vector system works and offers a rapid comparison of options for choosing the right virus, plasmid or promoter for vector design and construction, with a minimum amount of lost time. The manual is an invaluable resource for every individual engaged in the production of proteins for any purpose.

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An excellent source of practical information.......1998-04-03

This book is a must-have laboratory reference for researchers who want to use insect cell expression systems in their labs. It includes an introduction to baculovirus biology and insect cell culture, descriptions of baculovirus vectors, and laboratory protocols.

Adenovirus Methods And Protocols: Adenoviruses, Ad Vectors, Quantitation, And Animal Models (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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Adenovirus Methods And Protocols: Adenoviruses, Ad Vectors, Quantitation, And Animal Models (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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Adenovirus Methods and Protocols: Volume 2: Ad Proteins and RNA, Lifecycle and Host Interactions, and Phyologenetics (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

ASIN: 1588295982

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Adenovirus Methods and Protocols, Second Edition, now in two volumes, is an essential resource for adenovirus (Ad) researchers beginning in the field, and an inspirational starting point for researchers looking to branch into new areas of Ad study. In addition to updating and expanding important chapters from the first edition, the authors have added new chapters that address innovative, exciting areas of emphasis in Ad research, including Ad vector construction and use, real-time PCR, use of new animal models, and methods for quantification of Ad virus or virus expression/interactions. Each of the protocols presented in these volumes is written by trendsetting researchers in their respective areas of expertise.
Volume 1 addresses several important techniques for construction of adenoviruses for use as vectors and for basic research. Highlighted topics include deletion mutants, capsid modifications, insertions, and gene replacements in human, murine, bovine, and ovine adenoviruses. In Volume 2, the authors focus on methods that elucidate and quantitate the interactions of Ad with the host. Each of the protocols in these volumes provides a general introduction, followed by tried-and-true step-by-step methods. Both novice and experienced researchers will reap tremendous benefit from these groundbreaking volumes in Ad research.

Diagnostic Virology Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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Diagnostic Virology Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

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ASIN: 0896034798

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A collection of cutting-edge techniques for detecting most of the major viruses that afflict mankind, including influenza, hepatitis, herpes, polio, mumps, HIV, and many more. The techniques are well-tested, easily reproducible, and readily employ all the new technologies-PCR, RIA, ELISA, and latex-agglutination-that have revolutionized the field. These methods not only make it possible to do the necessary analysis in hours instead of days, but can also be automated in a laboratory havng only low levels of biological containment. Frequently, the protocols for viruses causing human diseases can be adapted to similar viruses of veterinary importance. Through its state-of-the-art methods a physician can, for the first time, determine early in a viral infection which antiviral drug should be used and minimize the period of treatment to avoid unnecessary side effects.

Human Retrovirus Protocols: Virology and Molecular Biology (Methods in Molecular Biology)

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ASIN: 1588294951

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A cutting-edge collection of basic and state-of-the-art methods optimized for investigating the molecular biology of this class of retrovirus. These readily reproducible techniques range from methods for the isolation and detection of human retroviruses to cutting-edge methods for exploring the interplay between the viruses and the host. Here, the researcher will find up-to-date techniques for the isolation and propagation of HIV, HTLV, and foamy virus from a variety of sources. There are also assays for determining the cell tropism of HIV-1, the coreceptor usage of HIV-1, and human gene expression with HIV-1 infection by microarrays, as well as for phenotyping HIV-1 infected monocytes and examining their fitness. Highlights include the detection and quantification of HIV-1 in resting CD4+, a new cloning system for making recombinent virus, cDNA microarrays, and the determination of genetic polymorphisms in two recently identified HIV-1 co-factors that are critical for HIV-1 infection.

Essential Procedures for Clinical Microbiology

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Essential Procedures for Clinical Microbiology

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Manual of Clinical Microbiology (2 Volume Set)

ASIN: 1555811256

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In response to the numerous requests for a guide to the examinations that constitute the core of clinical microbiology, the editors of the Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook have developed Essential Procedures for Clinical Microbiology (ECPM). ECPM provides a concise approach to the performance of laboratory analyses aimed at identifying whenever possible the etiological agents of infectious diseases with presently available modalities. The methods included in this guide are not exhaustive; rather they represent the choices of experts in the various divisions that make up the discipline of clinical microbiology. The format of this volume will enable the reader to follow a specimen through all of the steps from its proper collection to a final report issued to the clinician. EPCM includes numerous tables, flow sheets, and illustrations. This is an essential reference intended as a laboratory workbook for clinical microbiologists performing microbiological and immunological procedures. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Collection, Transport, and Manipulation of Clinical Specimens and Initial Laboratory Concerns Aerobic Bacteriology Anaerobic Bacteriology Mycobacateriology Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Mycology and Aerobic Actinomycetes Parisitology Viruses, Rickettsiae, Chlamydiae, and Mycoplasms Immunology Molecular Biology Epidemiologic and Infection Control Microbiology Instrument Maintenance and Quality Control Quality Assessment and Control Safety in the Microbiology Laboratory Selected Commercial Suppliers for Clinical Microbiology

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