E. coli

E. coli
Author: Michael Donnenberg
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2002-10-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080494811

Although most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, several strains can produce powerful toxins and cause severe illness in humans. This versatile pathogen is best known for being transmitted to humans through contaminated foods — such as undercooked meat and unpasteurized fruit juice — and has attracts much attention when serious outbreaks occur. E. coli is capable of causing a wide variety of diseases — from urinary tract infections to meningitis. A considerable amount of media coverage has recently been devoted to one particular strain of E. coli, responsible for an estimated 73,000 cases of infection and 61 deaths in the United States each year. Knowing more about the biology, the evolution, and the genetic basis of this pathogen is crucial to future prevention of infection and illness. Pathogenic E. coli is a unique, comprehensive analysis of the biology and molecular mechanisms that enable this ubiquitous organism to thrive. Leading investigators in the field discuss the molecular basis of E. coli pathogenesis followed by chapters on genomics and evolution. Detailed descriptions of distinct strains reveal the molecular pathogenesis of each and the causes of intestinal and extra-intestinal infections in humans. Pathogenic E. coli concludes with a presentation of virulance factors, common to two or more pathotypes. This unique collection presents timely and vital information on understanding the inner workings of E. coli, which will lend key insights into disease prevention research. Single source of information of E. coli pathogenesis Expert authors Comprehensive coverage Molecular mechanisms Biology, evolution and genomics Recent advances

Handbook of Zoonoses E-Book

Handbook of Zoonoses E-Book
Author: Joann Colville
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2007-07-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323070922

This essential, authoritative handbook provides clear, accurate coverage of zoonoses — diseases that can spread from animals to humans. The consistent format helps you quickly locate key information, such as how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and necessary safety precautions. It also discusses the importance of educating animal owners about the public health implications of zoonoses and how to prevent them from spreading. Clear, concise coverage helps you respond quickly when presented with diseases that could potentially spread between patients, clients, and staff in the veterinary clinic. Each disease entry begins with a chart of its potential morbidity (the rate of incidence of a disease) and mortality (death rate), giving you at-a-glance access to the chance of contracting the disease and the severity of the disease if contracted. Clinically relevant coverage includes information on the etiology (bacterial, viral, parasitic, etc.), most common nonhuman hosts, transmission modes, course of the disease, clinical signs in animals and humans, diagnostic tests, prevention, and general advice. Essential information on preventing the spread of disease helps you educate clients about how to protect themselves and their animals from zoonoses. Coverage of diseases such as mad cow disease, West Nile virus, rabies, and anthrax, prepares you to answer client questions about diseases that are in the public eye.

Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases

Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 719
Release: 2013-11-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0124159761

The second edition of Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases describes the diseases associated with water, their causative agents and the ways in which they gain access to water systems. The book is divided into sections covering bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Other sections detail methods for detecting and identifying waterborne microorganisms, and the ways in which they are removed from water, including chlorine, ozone, and ultraviolet disinfection. The second edition of this handbook has been updated with information on biofilms and antimicrobial resistance. The impact of global warming and climate change phenomena on waterborne illnesses are also discussed. This book serves as an indispensable reference for public health microbiologists, water utility scientists, research water pollution microbiologists environmental health officers, consultants in communicable disease control and microbial water pollution students. Focuses on the microorganisms of most significance to public health, including E. coli, cryptosporidium, and enterovirus Highlights the basic microbiology, clinical features, survival in the environment, and gives a risk assessment for each pathogen Contains new material on antimicrobial resistance and biofilms Covers drinking water and both marine and freshwater recreational bathing waters

E. Coli Infections

E. Coli Infections
Author: Luis Rodrigo
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1839625236

Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are the most numerous commensal aerobic germs located in the human colon. Diarrhea caused by E. coli pathogenic strains is a major cause of death in developing countries, especially the sub-Saharan and South Asian areas. Some strains cause diarrhea, and all of them may produce an infectious disease. This book includes ten chapters covering the main aspects of infections related to E. coli, their pathogenic mechanisms, treatments, and resistance to diverse antibiotics.

Escherichia Coli Infections

Escherichia Coli Infections
Author: Shannon D. Manning
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2010
Genre: Escherichia coli
ISBN: 1604132531

Escherichia coli bacteria cause many illnesses of the gastrointestinal tract. Often, people come down with these diseases when they eat contaminated foods, especially ground beef or raw produce. Though E. coli infections are most common in less developed parts of the world, they are also a problem in the United States—contamination occurred in prepackaged cookie dough in 2009 and in spinach in 2006. But all E. coli are not harmful, as strains found in the human intestinal system can help with vitamin K production or in fighting harmful bacteria. This revised edition of Escherichia coli Infections contains up-to-date information on the different strains of E. coli, including the latest outbreaks, statistics, diagnostic breakthroughs, and vaccine development. Chapters include: E. coli Outbreaks What Is E. coli? E. coli Diseases E. coli Colonization and Transmission Epidemiology of E. coli Infections Disease Pathogenesis Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Disease Prevention Future Possibilities and Concerns.

Escherichia Coli Infections

Escherichia Coli Infections
Author: Viroj Wiwanitkit
Publisher: iMedPub
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1447811844

Bacterial diarrhea due to E. coli that is widely spread in the present year (2011). The problem started in Western countries where the settings are considered to have good hygiene. The infection becomes a widespread problem and very important in the present day. Preparedness and response to outbreaks of this disease that may occur in any country is important concern. Knowledge about the disease, E. coli infection, is interesting thing to realize. This book was compiled with this disease, E. coli infection, in its entirety. Data on a clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment are hereby presented. Also issue on disease protection is also offered for interested readers. The concept of food security is also provided as supplementary. This book is suitable for all ages, for those who love and want to distantly draw themselves from this disease. You should not miss to read this book.

Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli
Author: Michael Donnenberg
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 599
Release: 2013-06-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0123977770

The 2e of Escherichia coli is a unique, comprehensive analysis of the biology and molecular mechanisms that enable this ubiquitous organism to thrive. Leading investigators in the field discuss the molecular basis of E. coli pathogenesis followed by chapters on genomics and evolution. Detailed descriptions of distinct strains reveal the molecular pathogenesis of each and the causes of intestinal and extra-intestinal infections in humans. This work concludes with a presentation of virulence factors common to two or more pathotypes. The book is a great resource for references and up-to-date knowledge for anyone who studies E. coli pathogenesis, either as established investigators or investigators new to the field. It is also an excellent text for those who teach mechanisms of pathogenesis to graduate students and medical students and wish to have a source of knowledge from which to develop lectures. Offers a single source of information of E. coli pathogenesis written by expert authors Presents comprehensive coverage on molecular mechanisms, biology, evolution and genomics and recent advances

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Author: Bernard S. Kaplan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1992-07-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780824786632

This reference presents detailed discussions of the history, pathology, pathophysiology, and approaches to treatment of the complicated, constantly evolving syndromes known as thrombotic thromocytopenic purpura (TTP), from many different points of view. Hemolytic Uremic syndrome and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura offers: extensive analyses of the relationship between HUS and TTP; epidemiological studies of HUS from the UK, Canada, Asia, South Africa and Argentina; investigations of non-renal complications of HUS; perspectives on atypical HUS and post-transplantation HUS; delineations of the association between verotoxin and HUS, HUS and pregnancy, and HUS and cancer and cancer tharapy; information on HUS/TTP in HIV-infected patients; explications of the pathology and pathogenesis of HUS; and approaches to treatment of HUS, prognosis, and long-term follow-up.;In addition, it covers the history and pathogenesis of TTP, von Willebrand factor abnormalities in TTP and HUS, platelet agglutinating proteins in TTP, and the treatment of TTP.;With over 2000 literature citations and figures, this book is for nephrologists, hematologists, oncologists, paediatricians, pathologists, gastroenterologists, internists, endocrinologists, infectious disease specialists, neurologists, gynaecologists, microbiologists, surgeons, geneticsts, epidemiologists, radiologists, and medical school students in these disciplines.

Goldman-Cecil Medicine E-Book

Goldman-Cecil Medicine E-Book
Author: Lee Goldman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 2972
Release: 2019-08-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323550878

To be the best doctor you can be, you need the best information. For more than 90 years, what is now called Goldman-Cecil Medicine has been the authoritative source for internal medicine and the care of adult patients. Every chapter is written by acclaimed experts who, with the oversight of our editors, provide definitive, unbiased advice on the diagnosis and treatment of thousands of common and uncommon conditions, always guided by an understanding of the epidemiology and pathobiology, as well as the latest medical literature. But Goldman-Cecil Medicine is not just a textbook. Throughout the lifetime of each edition, periodic updates continually include the newest information from a wide range of journals. Furthermore, Goldman-Cecil Medicine is available for all users of ClinicalKey, Elsevier’s full library of subspecialty textbooks that can be accessed by readers who may want even more in-depth information. More than 400 chapters authored by a veritable "Who’s Who" of modern medicine A practical, templated organization with an emphasis on evidence-based references Thousands of algorithms, figures, and tables that make its information readily accessible Supplemented by over 1500 board-style questions and answers to help you prepare for certification and recertification examinations

Escherichia Coli

Escherichia Coli
Author: Max Sussman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 664
Release: 1997-03-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780521453615

This topical compilation surveys the role of Escherichia coli in health and disease, including food poisoning.