Case Studies in Microbiology A Personal Approach [Paperback]

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. Preface ix

I. Community-Acquired Infections 1

A. Infections of the Skin, Eyes, and Underlying Tissues 2

1. A Homeless Hazard 3

2. The Funk 6

3. Hats Off to MRSA 8

4. Trouble Is Afoot 12

5. Down on the Farm 14

6. My, What Pretty Eyes You Have! 20

7. He Did It His Way 22

8. The Tat Is Where It’s At! 24

9. A Persistent Pimple 26

B. Nervous System Infections 29

1. Life in the Meningitis Belt 30

2. The Flying Mouse 31

3. Vacation Headaches 34

C. Infections of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 36

1. A Common Opportunistic Pathogen 37

2. Unhappy Returns 39

3. Bunny Bits! 40

4. The Black Measles 44

5. Pucker Up! 47

6. Toxoplasmosis …Don’t Blame FlufflÃ7