Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi: Mechanisms of Pathogenesis - Couverture souple

Benjamin, Mark

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798285741848

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

This Book explores the diverse microbial world, focusing on viruses, bacteria, and fungi. These microorganisms are ubiquitous and essential for ecological processes like nutrient recycling, but are also significant disease-causing agents in humans, animals, and plants.
The text emphasizes that the colloquial term "germs" oversimplifies these distinct biological entities. Understanding their unique structures, genetics, and life strategies (e.g., acellular viruses requiring hosts, prokaryotic bacteria, eukaryotic fungi) is crucial for developing effective diagnostics, therapies, and control measures in fields like medicine and agriculture. For instance, this distinction explains why antibiotics target bacteria but not viruses or fungi, a vital concept for public health.
Furthermore, the book highlights the duality of these microbes, noting that many are beneficial. Bacteria aid digestion and are used in medicine production, while fungi are key decomposers and are used in food production and pharmaceuticals like penicillin. Pathogenicity is often specific to certain species or contexts.
The book aims to provide a comparative analysis of these three groups, covering their biological characteristics, disease mechanisms, antimicrobial interventions, and the challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798285741848
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 103
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