This 2nd Edition offers students a comprehensive approach to the essential information they need in identifying etiologic agents of infectious diseases. New content has been added on emerging viral pathogens, newly recognized parasitic agents, emerging resistance, and emerging technologies. Pedagogical features include tables, procedures, case studies, and illustrations. Information is presented to beginning level students in a logical approach to microbiology progressing from core principles and concepts to systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious disease.
The Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX. Covers the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. More that 650 illustrations, mostly in color, explain concepts. Key terms, questions, case studies, and increased coverage of emerging pathogens. Previous edition: c1995. DNLM: Microbiological Techniques.

     Hardcover: 1230 pages

Saunders; 2 edition (May , 2000)

The classic text known as the 'gold standard' in microbiology is now revised, reorganized, and up-to-date. Always comprehensive and current, this edition features even more new information on hot topics such as identification systems, quality control organisms, antiparasitic agents, HIV viral load testing, HIV genotyping, Hepatitis C virus, antivirals, and a new procedure for the motility test. In addition, thoroughly revised material reflects the latest advances and developments. New clinical case studies challenge students to think critically and apply what they've learned in realistic situations, and a compartmentalized organization keeps related topics together so information is easy to find.
Major clinical textbook for laboratory science students and professionals. Addresses general issues; diagnosis by organ system, bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology; and more. Full-color illustrations are included.

      Hardcover: 1069 pages .

      Mosby; 11 edition (March, 2002)

Koneman's Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

Long considered the definitive work in its field, this new edition presents all the principles and practices readers need for a solid grounding in all aspects of clinical microbiology--bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology. Tests are presented according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) format. This extensively revised edition includes practical guidelines for cost-effective, clinically relevant evaluation of clinical specimens including extent of workup and abbreviated identification schemes. New chapters cover the increasingly important areas of immunologic and molecular diagnosis. Clinical correlations link microorganisms to specific disease states. Over 600 color plates depict salient identification features of organisms.

      Hardcover: 1736 pages

      Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;

     6th edition (November 1, 2005)

MCM provides all microbiologists, laboratorians, and infectious disease professionals with the definitive reference work for running an effective, state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. No other single resource offers such extensive, up-to-date, practical information presented in a concise and easily accessible format. MCM continues to set the standard for reliability and day-to-day utility as a reference work for all busy professionals in the diagnostic laboratory and infectious disease communities. Guiding the clinical microbiologist in the selection, performance, and interpretation of laboratory procedures, MCM focuses on the when and why of diagnostic procedures, as well as the how. It presents a direct approach to organizing information with thorough but concise treatments of all the major areas of microbiology, including new microbial discoveries, changing diagnostic methods, and emerging therapeutic challenges facing clinicians.
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. Brandon/Hill Allied Health. Text provides a reference to microbiology; epidemiology; and clinically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Previous edition: c1999. DNLM: Microbiology.

       Hardcover: 2113 pages

      ASM Press; 8th edition (March 2003

Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis (Paperback)
by Nancy A. Brunzel

Renowned for its clear writing style, organization, level and depth of content, and excellent color illustrations, this reference covers the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. It covers all aspects of fluid analysis from basic factual information and essential techniques and procedures, to easy-to-grasp explanations of how data is correlated with the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology to understand pathologic processes.
Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Textbook covers the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids. Examines all aspects of fluid analysis, including techniques and explanations of how data is correlated. Includes new material on wet mount preparation, and more. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover. DNLM: Urinalysis.

Paperback: 464 pages

Saunders; 2 edition (March 4, 2004)

Urinalysis and Body Fluidsby Susan King Strasinger
Univ. of West Florida, Pensacola. Substantially revised and expanded medical student textbook on the laboratory analysis of nonblood body fluids. New features of this edition include color and more varied instructional visual aids and figures. Also includes chapter expansions and new chapters covering the technical information now required.

Paperback: 416 pages

Davis Company; 4th edition (June, 2001)

Tailored for the introductory microbiology laboratory course, the book features approximately 400 color photographs that demonstrate the results of laboratory procedures and show the morphology of important microorganisms. The photographs demonstrate the unique characteristics of common microorganisms and also their appearance after various stains and tests. Many of the photographs are labeled to point out important structures. The clearly written descriptions accompanying the photos helps students understand and, in some cases, achieve the results depicted in the photographs. Each laboratory procedure has the following sections: a Purpose and Procedure Summary, Tips for Success, and Expected Results. For anyone interested in microorganisms.
Provides color photos of microorganisms as they should appear after stains and tests, background information for each procedure, and descriptions of the results shown in the photographs and those that may be achieved in the lab. Softcover, wire-spiral binding. DLC: Microbiology--Atlases.

• Spiral-bound: 192 pages

• Benjamin Cummings; 1st edition (January , 2001)

This atlas is a full-color, spiralbound manual of Gram-stained direct smears for medical technologist and medical laboratory technician students and practitioners, microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease specialists, and anyone who interprets Gram-stained specimens. Featuring over 250 clear photomicrographs taken from actual patient specimens, the manual presents a simple, easy-to-use format; brief legends accompany each image. Three introductory chapters cover Gram-stain procedures, quality control, evaluation, and more. An invaluable reference and educational tool, this manual is effective both as a standalone text and as an accompaniment to Marler, Siders and Allen's Direct Smear Atlas CD-ROM .
Indiana Univ., Indianapolis. Extensive compilation of quality photomicrographs taken from Gram-stained smear preparations of actual patient specimens. Teaching tool for students, residents, clinical microbiologists, and specialists in infectious diseases. Brief legends accompany more than 250 images. Wire-spiral binding.
Spiral-bound: 308 pages

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1st edition (February , 2001)