Description
| Summary: | 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. Pairs full-color diagrams with color clinical photographs to provide a rich understanding of the clinical relevance of the material. Provides "key facts" summary boxes as well as case-based review questions and answers to facilitate study. Features an exceptionally reader-friendly writing style that makes complex information easy to understand. Presents expanded discussions of parasitic microbes and immunology. Delivers state-of-the-art explanations of the diagnosis of infection · antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy · vaccination · and immunotherapy and hospital infection. Offers new "Microbiology Lesson" boxes that highlight scientific discoveries and tell the history of major disease outbreaks.
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| Physical Description: | x, 660 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographic references and index. |
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| ISBN: | 0723432597 |
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