ISBN: 0723432597 9780723432593

Category: Medical / Infectious Diseases

Page count: 660

The latest edition of this internationally popular textbook has been substantially updated and improved to keep it at the forefront of clinical microbiology. Its systems-based approach emphasizes the microbiology of the agents responsible for the diseases that affect individual areas of the body. Over 250 full-color diagrams clarify complicated concepts-paired with color clinical photographs that demonstrate the clinical relevance of the science.<ul><li>Pairs full-color diagrams with color clinical photographs to provide a rich understanding of the clinical relevance of the material.<br></li><li>Provides "key facts" summary boxes as well as case-based review questions and answers to facilitate study.<br></li><li>Features an exceptionally reader-friendly writing style that makes complex information easy to understand.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Presents expanded discussions of parasitic microbes and immunology.<br></li><li>Delivers state-of-the-art explanations of the diagnosis of infection . antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy . vaccination . and immunotherapy and hospital infection.<br></li><li>Offers new "Microbiology Lesson" boxes that highlight scientific discoveries and tell the history of major disease outbreaks.</li></ul>