THE SCOPE OF MICROBIOLOGY Introduction Cells Binomial Nomenclature Morphology New! Specific Microbial Groups New! Taxonomy of Microorganisms Microscopy Summary References GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS Introduction Growth of Bacteria New! Growing Other Microorganisms: Fungi, Protozoa, Algae and Viruses Aseptic Technique New! Safety Issues Summary References CONTROLLING GROWTH AND ACTIVITIES OF MICROORGANISMS Introduction New! Definitions Physical Methods of Control New! Assuring Sterility New! Chemical Methods of Control Control of Microorganisms in High Purity Water Systems Summary References FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL CONTROLS Introduction New! Certified Cleanrooms New! Bioclean Facilities- Viable vs. Non-Viable Particles Clean Facilities - General Considerations New! Unidirectional Air Flow New! HEPA and ULPA Filters New! Aseptic Fill Areas New! Barriers, Clean Zones and Isolators New! Biosafety Levels Cleanroom Garments New! Personnel Practices and Training New! Personal Hygiene General Personnel Practices Summary References DETECTION AND ENUMERATION OF MICROORGANISMS IN THE CLEANROOM Introduction New! Overview of Microbiological Environmental Monitoring New! Monitoring of Air Fallout Methods Surface Monitoring New! Touch Plates and Other Personnel Monitoring Microbiological Assessment of Liquids Microbiological Assessment of Solids and Semisolids New! Monitoring for Specific Microorganisms New! Rapid Methods of Identification New! Testing for Bacteriostasis and Fungistasis New! Detection of Biofilms Sterile Media Fill Tests Alert and Action Levels New! The Sterility Suite Disposal of Cultures Summary References
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