Overview of Bacterial Identification Methods and Strategies
Chapter 13 Overview of Bacterial Identification Methods and Strategies Objectives This chapter provides an overview of the traditional biochemical methods used to identify microorganisms. The student should study these detailed…
Hyaline Molds, Mucorales (Zygomycetes), Dermatophytes, and Opportunistic and Systemic Mycoses
Chapter 60 Hyaline Molds, Mucorales (Zygomycetes), Dermatophytes, and Opportunistic and Systemic Mycoses Objectives 1. Describe where mucorales (zygomycetes) are found, how they are transmitted to humans, and the diseases they cause….
Intestinal Protozoa
Chapter 48 Intestinal Protozoa Objectives 1. Describe the basic life cycle, distinguishing morphologic characteristics, clinical disease (if pathogenic), laboratory diagnosis, and prevention for the organisms listed in the following table. 2. Define…
Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Virology
Chapter 65 Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Virology* Objectives 1. Describe the physical components that make up a virion and list a function for each component. 2. Define the viral…
Overview of Fungal Identification Methods and Strategies
Chapter 59 Overview of Fungal Identification Methods and Strategies Objectives 1. Define the terms mycology, saprophytic, dermatophyte, and polymorphic, dimorphic, and thermally dimorphic fungi. 2. Define and differentiate superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, and…
Mycobacteria
Chapter 43 Mycobacteria Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the Mycobacterium spp., including oxygen requirements, staining patterns and cell morphology, artificial media required for cultivation and growth, and pigmentation. 2. Explain…
Blood and Tissue Protozoa
Chapter 49 Blood and Tissue Protozoa Objectives 1. Explain the general life cycle of Plasmodium spp. including both asexual and sexual stages, exoerythrocytic and erythrocytic cycle trophozoites, schizonts, hypnozoites, merozoites, gametocytes,…
