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Essentials of microbiology for dental students / Jeremy Bagg ... [et al.] ; illustrated by Simon Bagg. - 2nd ed., Indian ed. - New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2007. - xxix, 317 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The concept of micro-organisms -- Bacterial structure and physiology -- Bacterial taxonomy -- Bacterial pathogenicity and epidemiology -- Bacterial genetics and molecular biology -- Viruses -- Fungi -- Host defences -- Immunization --Antimicrobial agents -- Disinfection and sterilization -- Diagnostic microbiology --Infections of the skin and soft tissues -- Genitourinary tract infections --Gastrointestinal infections -- Respiratory tract infections -- Infections of the central nervous system -- Infective endocarditis and sepsis syndrome -- Human herpes viruses -- Blood-borne viruses -- The oral microflora and dental plaque -- Defence mechanisms of the mouth -- Dental caries -- Periodontal diseases -- Infections of the pulp, periapical tissues, and bone of the jaw -- Salivary gland infections -- Oral fungal infections -- Bacterial and viral infections of the oral mucosa -- Antimicrobial agents in dentistry -- Cross-infection control in dentistry.

ISBN: 9780195687385 0195687388

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mouth--Microbiology.
Medical microbiology.

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Dewey Class. No.: 616.9041 / ESS