Textbook of Microbiology for GNM Students Ashutosh Debata, Darshan Panda, Sandeep Dhuper
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fm1Textbook of Microbiology for GNM Students
Ashutosh Debata MSc PhD Director Dhaneswar Rath Institute of Engineering and Medical Science Tangi, Cuttack Odisha India Darshan Panda MSc Microbiology Research Scholar Department of Biotechnology Ravenshaw University Cuttack Odisha India Sandeep Dhuper MSc Microbiology Lecturer in Microbiology LearnEx Academy 8504 Clearbrook Drive, Fort Worth Texas United States
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In the loving memory of Gold Medalist, Eminient Physician, Doctor's International Awardee and Renowned worker in Freedom struggle, (Late) Dr Baikunthanath Debata of Salipur, Cuttack, seeking his Eternal Blessings.fm4
Preface
fm5Many of the health problems in developing countries like India are different from those of developed countries. Bacterial diseases still play a considerable role in our country. Nurses form the backbone of any medical services or patient care in the health sector. Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It aims at promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Knowledge of microbiology is indispensably linked with nursing practice. It is one of the fundamental bases of knowledge that governs how every nurse interacts with patients in many settings. Nurses apply knowledge of microbiology in methods of infection control, keeping instruments clean and free of contamination, how to dress wounds safely in a way that minimizes the possibility of infection, and also in identifying types of infections.
Textbook of Microbiology for GNM Students delves into ever demanding, thoughtful necessity of an absolutely well documented compilation of factual details related to theoretical principles and point wise explanation catering to the needs of GNM students. The entire course content presented in the GNM Microbiology syllabus has been developed meticulously and painstakingly. It has been designed and expanded as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Syllabus. Each chapter has duly been enumerated in a simple, lucid and crisp language easily comprehensible by its readers. An innovative and widely acceptable style of presentation has been adopted encompassing introduction, labeled diagrams, graphics, descriptions, explanations, possible questions, model answers and suggested reading. It is assumed that this edition will be useful for nursing students and faculties.
Ashutosh Debata
Darshan Panda
Sandeep Dhuperfm6
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Acknowledgments
On the eve of the publication of Textbook of Microbiology for GNM Students, we would like to acknowledge the unbound inspiration received from Mr Pramod Chandra Rath, Chairman, DRIEMS Group of Institutions, Tangi, Cuttack; a personality interested in the field of Science and Technology Education that contribute largely in Health Education and Service. We crop up a desire to express our profound gratitude to Hon'ble Justice RK Patra for motivating us incessantly at every step during this venture.
Additionally, we seek to thank Mr Narendra Panda, Mr Abinash Panda, Mr Chetan Dhuper, Dr Abhitosh Debata, Er Arun Panda, Mr Magan Vashisht, Er Sumita Debata for their whole hearted co-operation. We duly accede the enthusiasm of Dr Chinmoy Raj in extending a helping hand for the completion of this edition. We will fail in our duty if we do not express our gratitude to Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers for the publication of this Textbook.fm8
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GNM Syllabus
MICROBIOLOGY
Hrs. 30
 
Course Description
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and activities of micro-organisms, how they react under different conditions and how they cause different disorders and diseases. Knowledge of these principles will enable students to understand and adopt practices associated with preventive and promotive health care.
 
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
  1. Describe the classifications and characteristics of microorganisms.
  2. List the common disease producing microorganisms and their characteristics.
  3. Explain the activities of microorganism in relation to the environment and the human body.
  4. Enumerate the basic principle of control and destruction of micro-organisms.
  5. Apply the principle of microbiology in nursing practice.
 
Course Content
 
Unit I Introduction
Brief historical review of bacteriology and microbiology. Scope and usefulness of knowledge of microbiology in nursing.
 
Unit II Microorganisms
Classification, structure, size, method and rate of reproduction. Factors influencing growth. Pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms. Normal flora of the body. Common diseases caused by different types of microorganisms.
 
Unit III Infection and its Transmission
Sources of infection. Growth of microbes. Portals of entry and exit of microbes. Transmission of infection. Collection of specimens.
 
Unit IV Immunity
Types of immunity. Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.fm12
 
Unit V The Control and Destruction of Microorganisms
Principle and methods of microbial control. Sterilization: dry heat, moist heat, chemicals and radiation. Disinfection physical, natural gases, chemicals used and preparation of lotions. Chemotherapy and antibiotics. Medical and surgical asepsis, cross-infection. Control of spread of infection. Pasteurization Bio-safety and waste management.
 
Unit VI Introduction to Laboratory Techniques
Microscope: Parts and uses. Handling and care of microscope. Inoculation of culture media. Staining and examination of slides. Preparation and examination of smears.