Bacterial Diseases provides readers with an overview of a broad variety of bacterial infections. Chapters cover the description of a specific disease and its causative agent, followed by information about symptoms, diagnosis and clinical management. This easy-to-read resource is a suitable introductory textbook for pharmacy, medical, and dental students, as well as M Phil, and PhD candidates for Pharmacology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology and allied health science programs. Readers interested in a simple clinical summary of bacterial diseases can also benefit from the information provided.
Key Features:
- Coverage of a broad spectrum of bacterial infections over 41 topical chapters
- Easy-to-read presentation which provides a basic description of diseases covered to clinical diagnosis and management
- Emphasis on the route of infection
- References for further reading
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Anthrax: a Bacillus Anthracis Infection
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Management
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 2 Pneumonia: An Inflammation of Lungs
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 3 Bacterial Tooth Decay: Streptococcus Mutans is the Major Cause
- Introduction
- Causes
- Prevalence
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Clinical Methods
- Radiographic Methods
- Technology-Based Methods
- Management
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 4 Tuberculosis: a Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Weak Immune System
- Poverty and Malnutrition
- Living in Areas Which are at High Risk of Tuberculosis
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Sidra Zafar
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Sadaf Noor
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Shaiza Ali
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Faryal Batool
- Prevention of Transmission
- Diagnosis
- Tuberculin Skin Test
- Sputum Smear Staining Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assays Test (Igras)
- Chest Radiography
- Treatment
- Vaccination
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 5 Leptospirosis: An Infection Which Leads to Kidney & Liver Damage
- Introduction
- Global Morbidity and Mortality
- Etiology
- Geographical Location
- Temperature
- Professional Activities
- Pet Animals
- Wounded Skin
- Symptoms of Leptospirosis
- Diagnosis of Leptospirosis
- Direct Microscopic Examination
- Gene-Based Techniques
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Isothermal Techniques
- Serological Methods
- Microscopic Agglutination Test (Mat)
- Elisa
- Other Techniques
- Treatment
- Preventive Measures
- Caution
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 6 Syphilis: a Disease Which Spreads Through Sexual Contact
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 7 Leprosy: An Infection Which Leads Characterized By Granulomata
- Introduction
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Management
- First-Line Drugs
- Vaccines
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 8 Burn Infection: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa And Staphylococcus Aureusare the Major Pathogens
- Introduction
- Symptoms and Types
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Medication
- Surgery
- Traditional Treatments
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 9 Gas Gangrene: Clostridial Myonecrosis
- Introduction
- Causes of Gas Gangrene
- A Limited Supply of Blood
- Trauma
- Infection
- Prevention
- Prevalence
- Diagnosis
- Blood Test
- Surgery
- Tissue Culturing
- Imaging Test
- Management
- Surgery
- Antibiotics
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Maleeha Batool
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Momal Tariq
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Hafiza Sobia Khan
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 10 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: Accumulation Of Fluids in the Abdomen in Abnormal Way
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Bacterial Translocation
- Management and Control
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 11 Relapsing Fever: Transmitted by Ticks and Lice
- Introduction
- Types and Causes of Relapsing Fever
- Effects and Symptoms
- Treatment
- Possibility of Control
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 12 Rat-Bite Fever: Streptobacillus Moniliformis And Spirillum Minus Infection
- Introduction
- Streptobacillosis
- Spirillosis
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Measures
- Management
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 13 Brucellosis: a Brucella Infection
- Introduction
- Risk Factors That Effects the Disease
- Symptoms
- Transmission of Disease
- Diagnosis of Brucellosis
- Treatment
- Complications of Brucellosts
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Sadia Ishfaq
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Rimshah Khan
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Rameen Fatima
- Muhammad Imran Qadir and Nadia Wazir
- Prevention Measures of Brucellosis
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 14 Mycetoma: An Infection by the Formation of Grains on Skin
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 15 Plague: Yersinia Pestis Infection
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Diagnostic Test
- Vaccine
- Antibiotics
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 16 Mrsa Infections: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
- Introduction
- Historical Background of Mrsa
- Causes
- Laboratory Diagnosis
- Antibiotics Activity Against Mrsa
- Topical Agents
- Oral Agents
- Oral and Intravenous Agents
- Intravenous Agents
- Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Control Challenges
- Infection Control - Primary Avoidance
- Infection Control - Secondary Prevention
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 17 Otitis Media: An Inflammation of the Ear
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