Microbiology: Alternate Edition with Diseases by Body Systemsretains the same hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Robert Bauman¿s Microbiology such a success, while offering a new body-systems organization for the "disease chapters" (Chapters 19-24). Filled with interesting vignettes and cutting-edge research, Bauman's text brings the wonders of microbiology alive while providing a solid, comprehensive introduction to the field.History and Scope of Microbiology, The Chemistry of Microbiology, Cell Structure and Function, Microscopy, Staining, and Classification, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Nutrition and Growth, Microbial Genetics, Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs, Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions, Infection, Disease, and Epidemiology, Natural and Non-specific Resistance, Specific Defense: The Immune Response, Immunization and Diagnostic Testing, Immune Deficiencies and Hypersensitivities, Microbial Diseases of the Skin, Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System, Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases, Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System, Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System, Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Applied and Environmental Microbiology.For all readers interested in learning Microbiology with a diseases by body systems approach.