Pocket Guide to Clinical Microbiology, 4th Edition (ASM Books)

byChristopher D. Doern(Author) Quick reference to clinical microbiology If you work in the clinical laboratory, this pocket guide will help you confidently identify most organisms you could encounter. This useful updated edition continues to present valuable quick-reference information to the clinical microbiology community in a small package. Along with specifics on pathogenic microorganisms, there is updated information on effectively using essential molecular diagnostic techniques for today's challenges. You will find guidance on: MALDI-TOF MS performance for individual bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi Nucleic acid amplification testing/PCR and help interpreting genetic sequencing results Susceptibility testing, with methods and interpretive criteria for most organism/antibiotic combinations Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and resistance profiles for common organisms Product Details Item Weight:12.1 ounces Paperback:420 pages ISBN-10:168367006X ISBN-13:978-1683670063 ISBN-13:9781683670063 eText ISBN: 9781683670070 eText ISBN: 9781683670568 eText ISBN: 9781683672982 Dimensions:4.3 x 0.9 x 7.3 inches Publisher:ASM Press; 4th edition (April 17, 2018) Language::English