Chapter 21 Acinetobacter, Stenotrophomonas, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. List the most common gram-negative organisms discussed in this chapter that are encountered in clinical specimens. 2. Explain where Acinetobacter spp. are found…
Chapter 29 Eikenella and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Identify and explain the key morphologic and biochemical characteristics for Eikenella corrodens. 2. Describe the normal habitat for Eikenella spp. and situations that provide…
Chapter 23 Rhizobium, Ochrobactrum, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the organisms discussed in this chapter, including their normal habitat, Gram stain characteristics, and morphology. 2. List the…
Chapter 5 Specimen Management Objectives 1. State four critical parameters that should be monitored in the laboratory from specimen collection to set up and describe the effects each may have on…
Chapter 33 Bartonella and Afipia Objectives 1. Explain the routes of transmission for Bartonella infections, and describe the organism’s interaction with the host. 2. Discuss the clinical manifestations of Trench fever, including…
Chapter 39 Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus Objectives 1. Describe the natural habitats of Streptobacillus moniliformis and Spirillum minus. 2. List the two ways in which S. moniliformis is transmitted to humans….
Chapter 30 Pasteurella and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of Pasteurella spp. and the additional organisms included in this chapter. 2. Describe the epidemiology associated with human infections caused…
Chapter 1 Microbial Taxonomy Objectives 1. Define classification, identification, species, genus, and binomial nomenclature. 2. Properly use binomial nomenclature in the identification of microorganisms, including syntax, capitalization, and punctuation. 3. Identify a microorganism’s…
Cytomegaloviruses Edward S. Mocarski Jr Thomas Shenk Paul D. Griffiths Robert F. Pass Introduction Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous virus infection with worldwide distribution. The virus is the most…
Herpesviridae Philip E. Pellett Bernard Roizman Who made the world I cannot tell; ‘Tis made, and here I am in hell. My hand, though now my knuckles bleed, I never…
