| Bacteriology of Humans: An Ecological Perspective Contributor(s): Wilson, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405161655 ISBN-13: 9781405161657 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $168.86 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Until recently, the indigenous microbiota of humans has been a relatively neglected area of microbiology with most attention being focused on those microbes that cause disease in humans, rather than on those that co-exist with us in the disease-free state. However, in the past decade research has shown that not only is the indigenous microbiota involved in protecting humans from exogenous pathogens but it is also involved in our development and nutrition. Consequently, interest has grown substantially among health professionals and scientists in analyzing and understanding these microbial (largely bacterial) communities. This comprehensive, yet accessible text provides an up-to-date guide to the development, composition and distribution of these microbial communities. With the aid of abundant colour figures, diagrams, tables and maps, it establishes links between the physicochemical factors prevailing at an anatomical site and the types of microbes to be found there. The book includes an introduction to the human-microbe symbiosis as well as an in-depth look at the main systems and organs of the human body that have an indigenous microbiota. Each chapter includes a list of references for further study. This is an excellent and informative reference book that will be useful to anyone with an interest in microbiology, medical microbiology, microbial ecology, infectious diseases, immunology, human biology, medicine, dentistry, nursing, health sciences, biomedical sciences or pharmacy - it should be on the shelf of every major science and medical library. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Microbiology - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 579.17 |
| LCCN: 2007038973 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 7.44" W x 9.97" (2.34 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bis vor wenigen Jahren beschränkte sich das Interesse an den Mikroorganismen des Menschen auf solche, die Krankheiten verursachen. Erst langsam wird die Bedeutung der Biozönosen des Menschen erkannt. Dieses Referenzwerk stellt die vielfältigen systemischen Wechselbeziehungen vor. |