Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Volume 1: Fundamentals of Microbial Science and Infectious Pathogenesis
9781779568106
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Clinical microbiology explores the biology of microbes and the mechanisms by which they cause disease, from molecular traits to population-level effects. This volume presents the groundwork by explaining microbial structure, virulence factors, host–pathogen interactions, and the immune responses that determine clinical outcomes. It covers core laboratory methods—culture, microscopy, staining, and molecular diagnostics—paired with interpretation guidance that clinicians can apply. Pathogenesis chapters link basic science to clinical syndromes, showing why organisms produce particular signs, symptoms, and complications. Sections on antimicrobial agents introduce principles of therapy and resistance in a way that bridges bench knowledge and bedside decisions. Ideal for medical students, microbiologists, and trainees who need a rigorous yet approachable foundation.
Author Bio
Yevhen Tarasov, MD, EuSpLM is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of General and Clinical Epidemiology and Biosafety with a course on Microbiology and Virology at Odesa National Medical University. Yevhen Tarasov received his MD in 2018 and got specialization in Medical Laboratory Science in 2019 with residency at The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the National Acadeny if Medical Science of Ukraine. He then joined the Department of General and Clinical Epidemiology and Biosafety with a course on Microbiology and Virology at Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine as an assistant professor. His research interests include epidemiology and diagnostics of autoimmune diseases and allergy. He is a group leader of work group on Ukrainian adaptation of the the International Consensus on Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Patterns (ICAP).
