Microbiology: Saunders Text and Review Series

This new text is today's ideal, concise introduction to the field of microbiology. It offers the brevity and user-friendliness that is required by the typical medical student, while still providing the necessary depth in its coverage of both basic and clinical microbiology. Drawing on an accomplished instructor's nearly 20 years of experience in teaching this subject, Microbiology equips readers to meet the requirements of a medical program, prepare for certification examinations, or update their knowledge.
Provides a solid background in basic science, focusing on the molecular processes responsible for various microbial diseases. Uses a practical approach that enables readers to envision the course of infectious disease within a patient's body.
Offers a convenient organization by organism type that makes information easy to find and master.Presents each pathogen using a consistent outline format--beginning with its general features and mechanisms of pathogenicity, and then progressing through the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of its associated diseases.
Covers all major infectious agents--including those that are not prevalent in the United States--to provide a knowledge base that is appropriate for a broad range of clinical settings.Features a wealth of two-colour, clearly drawn illustrations with a three-dimensional appearance, to make complex microbiology concepts easier to understand.