by KenS.RosenthalPhD (Author), PatrickR.MurrayPhD (Author), Michael A . Pfaller M D (Author)
This title presents a succinct, easy-to-use, and engaging way to study microbiology! Clear discussions explain how microbes cause disease in humans, and review the updated vaccines and new antibiotics currently available to treat these diseases. Expert coverage of basic principles, the immune response, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology ensures that you'll understand all the facts vital to the practice of medicine today.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 960
Edition: 6
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 21 Dec 2008
ISBN 10: 0323054706
ISBN 13: 9780323054706
As someone who has used this book in the past, I know it is excellent for teaching medical students. It also is reasonably priced for students who are dealing with the high cost of medical education. The most valuable features are the excellent pictures and figures that enhance the understanding of complex issues. Each chapter is followed by a few thought-provoking questions that can be used during teaching to encourage deeper understanding of the material.
Although written for medical students in the first years of training, the book also is very useful for students in advanced training such as residency or fellowships. - Rebecca T. Horvat, PhD, D(ABMM)(University of Kansas Medical Center), from Doody's Reviews