by Hazel Dockrell BA (Mod) PhD (Author), Mark Zuckerman BSc (Hons) MB BS MRCP MSc FRCPath (Author), Richard Goering BA MSc PhD (Author), Peter L. Chiodini Professor (Author), Ivan Roitt DSc HonFRCP FRCPath FRS (Author), Derek Wakelin BSc PhD DSc FRCPath (Author), Cedric Mims BSc MD FRCPath (Author)
Mims Medical Microbiology offers you thorough and up-to-date coverage of microbiology and basic immunology, through a clinically relevant, systems-based approach. It emphasises the microbiology of the agents causing disease, and the diseases affecting individual organ systems. Through thorough cross referencing, you can easily find what you need, whether seeking information from a systems or a microbe perspective. Nearly 500 illustrations help you to visualise the subject!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 668
Edition: 4
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 11 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 0323044751
ISBN 13: 9780323044752
BMA Book Awards 2008 - Commended
I like the way the book is set out focusing on the interactions between host and pathogen. It's easy to find information with clear tables, illustrations, good subject headings etc. Information is well-summarised in various sections including Pathogen parade. This book is a very good holistic approach to learning microbiology with a focus not only on pathogens but on the complex relationships with the host. There is a right amount of detail for the intended readership with information clearly summarised. The excellent accompanying illustrations enhance the text.