This document provides a summary of microbiology, infections, and antibiotic therapy. It discusses bacterial cell structure and growth, normal flora, host defenses, clinical microbiology including common bacteria and diseases. It also covers mechanisms and classes of antibiotics including beta-lactams, protein synthesis inhibitors, and others. Antimicrobial therapy for specific bacteria such as mycobacteria, spirochetes, and anaerobes is described. Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and indications are also summarized.

1. Microbiology, Infections, and Antibiotic Therapy Elizabeth J. Rosen, MD Francis B. Quinn, MD March 22, 2000

2. Basic Bacteriology Shape Arrangement Gram Staining

5. Normal Bacterial Flora

12. S. pneumoniae

15. C. tetani

17. C. perfringens

19. L. monocytogenes

21. Nocardia

23. Enterobacteriaceae

24. K. rhinoscleromatis

26. H. influenzae

28. B. pertussis

30. Pseudomonas

33. Manifestations of Syphilis

37. M. leprae

41. Mechanism of Action

42. Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis

50. Generations of Cephalosporins

56. Tetracyclines

58. Aminoglycosides

60. Erythromycin

66. Sulfonamides

69. Co-Trimoxazole (TMP/SMX)

71. Fluoroquinolones