Basic Medical Microbiology 1st Edition

Authored by the lead author of the bestselling Medical Microbiology and written in the same tradition, Basic Medical Microbiology was designed as a straight-forward, practical introduction to this difficult topic. It provides students with a firm foundation in the principles and applications of microbiology, serving as an effective prep tool for examinations and the transition into clinical application.

• Carefully curated contents focus on the most commonly observed and tested organisms and diseases.
• Differential diagnosis, organism classification overview, and a list of antimicrobials used to treat infections are provided in the introductory chapter of each organism section, reinforcing the clinical application and relevance.
• Organized by organism; focuses on the association between an organism and disease.
• Concise tables and high-quality illustrations offer visual guidance and an easy review of key material.
• Clinical cases reinforce the clinical significance of each organism.
• Includes multiple-choice questions to aid in self-assessment and examination preparation.
• Evolve Instructor Resources, including a downloadable image bank, are available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at: https://evolve.elsevier.com
• Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.