Case Studies in Microbiology. A Personal Approach

DESCRIPTION

This first edition text developed and evolved to meet three pedagogical goals we deemed essential for those studying allied health and are pre-professional. The use of microbiology case studies were modified to maintain their value as tools that result in critical thinking and knowledge retention while providing a more realistic context for preparing future health care professionals. Consequently, the text has real life, personally-oriented microbiology cases appropriate for those in nursing, pharmacy, and other allied health disciplines (pre-med, pre-PA, CLS, etc.). This format presents material as a story about the patient as well as information regarding their family circumstances, personal characteristics, and individual motivations.

FEATURES

• A new one-column design better showcases important pieces of art and avoids the “overwhelmed” reaction readers have to the crowded layouts found in many other texts. Boxed sections will be reduced in size to help maintain the flow of the text.
• The Focus On boxes (one per chapter) have been revised to include the most current developments in genetics as well as the most relevant topics to students.
• A streamlined topical coverage, vetted by a panel of Genetics instructors, makes for a text that is manageable in size. Snustad 6e will provide instructors and students with in-depth explanations of only those topics frequently covered in a one-semester course.
• Animated solutions to the solve it problems in the text, utilize Camtasia software. These tutorials provide step-by-step solutions that appear as if they are written-out by hand as an instructor voice-over explains each step.
• Supported by the Wiley Resource kit. The Wiley Resource Kit provides an easy way to provide you with media & assessment. The Resource Kit can be delivered through any Learning Management System (LMS). The offer is free to students, requires no cartridge or CTB license fees from Wiley.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Contains a variety of cases that are reflective of genuine clinical examples. The cases are written with a personal prospective rather than the clinical format typical of most cases available for students and faculty as this is how health care professionals actually encounter microbiology-related health care issues. This makes the material an outstanding simulation of real world problems students will face.
• Organized by patient categories rather than by body systems or microbial taxonomy. This provides a more realistic presentation as it closely mimic’s clinical studies. Also reinforces laboratory-related information. Whenever possible, laboratory results/data/techniques are included to help students solve the case as well as review this factual information.
• The vocabulary that is so important in microbiology is presented in bold text with definitions provided in the left margin of the text
• Questions are color coded by topic. This makes the cases more versatile for use by an instructor. Color coding places questions in areas of laboratory analysis, pathogen identification, disease treatment or disease prevention

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Community-Acquired Infections.

• Skin, Eyes and Underlying Tissues.
• Boils
  Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA): A Homeless Hazard.
• Impetigo
  Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): The Funk.
• Folliculitis
  Staphyolococcus aureus (MRSA): Hats Off to MRSA.
• Osteomyelitis
  Polymicrobial Infection: Trouble is Afoot.
• Necrotizing Fasiitis
  Streptococcus pyogenes: Down on the Farm.
• Viral Conjunctivitis
  Adenovirus: My What Pretty Eyes You Have!
• Post-operative osteomyelitis
  Pseudomonas aeruginosa: He Did It His Way.
• Dermatophytic Fungi
  Tiichophyton: The Tat Is Where It's At.
• Cellulitis
  Staphylococcus epidermidis: A Persistent Pimple.

• Nervous System.
• Meningococcal Meningitis
  Neisseria meningitides: Life in the Meningitis Belt.
• Rabies
  Rabies Virus: The Flying Mouse.
• West Nile Fever
  West Nile Virus: Vacation Headaches.

• Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System.
• Sepsis
  Streptococcus pneumoniae: A Common Opportunistic Pathogen.
• Rheumatic Fever
  Streptococcus pyogenes: Unhappy Returns.
• Tularemia
  Fransicella tularensis: Bunny Bits.
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  Rickettsia rickettsii: The Black Measles.
• Mononucleosis
  Epstein Barr Virus: Pucker Up.
• Toxoplasmosis
  Toxoplasma gondii: Toxoplamosis-Don't Blame Fluffy.

• Respiratory System.
• Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever
  Streptococcus pyogenes: Strawberry Red.
• Influenza
  Influenza A Virus (H1N1): An Evolving Situation.
• Q Fever
  Coxiella burnetii: Q Fever-An Occupational Hazard.
• Viral Pharyngitis
  Adenovirus: Swimming Pool Blues.

• Digestive System.
• Shigellosis
  Shigella sonnei: Hand Washing ABCs.
• Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea
  Clostridium dificile: A Distressing Side Effect.
• Hepatitis A
  Hepatitis A Virus: Hold the Onions.
• Viral Gastroenteritis
  Norovirus: Diarrhea 101.
• Giardiasis
  Giardia lamblia: An Uninvited Party Guest.

• Urinary and Reproductive Systems.
• Cystitis
  Escherichia coli: The Honeymoon Is Over.
• Gonorrhea
  Neisseria gonorrheae: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll!
• Genital Herpes
  Herpes Simplex Virus Type II: A Bad First Impression.
• Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer
  Human Papilloma Virus: The Domino Effect.
• Candidiasis
  Candida albicans: An Ongoing Problem.
• Trichomoniasis
  Trichomonas vaginalis: An Infectious New Lifestyle.

II. Nosocomial Infections.

• Toxic Shock Syndrome
  Staphylococcus aureus TSS toxin: A Nose for Trouble.
• Hepatitis C
  Hepatitis C Virus: A Hep C History Lesson.
• Septecemia
  Staphylococcus aureus: The Super Bug.

III. Family Health Care.

• Pediatric Infections.
• Fifth's Disease
  Human Parvovirus B19: A New Twist on a Childhood Disease.
• Chicken Pox
  Varicella Zoster Virus: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
• Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
  Coxsackie Virus A17: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease.
• Scarlet Fever
  Streptococcus pyogenes: Seeing Red.
• Bronchiolitis
  Respiratory Syncytial Virus: 'Tis the Season.
• Swimmer's Ear:
  Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Splash.

• Childbearing-Related Infections.
• Group B Strep Colonization
  Streptococcus agalactiae: Special Delivery
• Listeriosis
  Listeria monocytogenes: A Cookout Concern.

• Geriatric Infections.
• Shingles
  Varicella Zoster Virus: The Second Time Around.
• Gonorrhea:
  Neisseria gonorrheae: An Unexpected Outbreak.

IV. Food Safety.

• Staphylococcal Food Poisoning
  Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin: No Thanks, I'll Have the Turkey.
• Bacterial Meningitis
  Enterobacter sakazaki: Danger in the NICU.

V. Regionally-Acquired Infections.

• Lyme Disease
  Borrellia burgdorferi: An Infectious Vacation.
• Hanta Virus Pulmonary Syndrome
  Sin Nombre Virus: Rain, Rain, Go Away.