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Medical Importance of the Normal Microflora
G. W. . Ed(S): Tannock
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Description for Medical Importance of the Normal Microflora
Hardback. Discusses about microflora of the skin, respiratory tract, oral cavity, gastrointestinal system and genital tract. This book emphasizes the impact of molecular methods on our understanding of the normal microflora. It is intended for medical microbiologists, dental specialists, infectious disease specialists, nutritionists and gastroenterologists. Editor(s): Tannock, G. W. Num Pages: 515 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1063.
It has been estimated that there are more microbial cells inhabiting the human body than there are eukaryotic cells of which it is made up. This normal microflora usually co-exists relatively peacefully with the host and does not cause infection. The mechanisms by which this co-existence is achieved are still not properly understood and the interaction between the normal microflora and the host is far from simple. For a variety of reasons, however, this interaction can be disturbed and often results in the microflora becoming pathogens. The study of the diseases then ... Read more
It has been estimated that there are more microbial cells inhabiting the human body than there are eukaryotic cells of which it is made up. This normal microflora usually co-exists relatively peacefully with the host and does not cause infection. The mechanisms by which this co-existence is achieved are still not properly understood and the interaction between the normal microflora and the host is far from simple. For a variety of reasons, however, this interaction can be disturbed and often results in the microflora becoming pathogens. The study of the diseases then ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
515
Condition
New
Number of Pages
515
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412793905
SKU
V9780412793905
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Ref
99-15
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