Medical Microbiology

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.