Book, Medical Microbiology (Murray) 8/17[LS]

Turn to Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition to gain a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of microorganisms and their diseases. Written succinctly and clearly, the book presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology, effectively preparing you for courses, assessments, and more. • The text covers basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, which will help you master the fundamentals. • Meticulously updated chapters present the latest information on the human microbiome and probiotics/prebiotics; There is even a new chapter: Human Microbiome in Health and Disease. • At the opening of each chapter on microorganisms, there are NEW chapter summaries that include trigger words and provide a concise introduction or review appropriate for each topic. • Clinical cases illustrate epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, reinforcing a clinical approach to learning. • Photographs, images and color illustrations help visualize the clinical presentations of infections. • Summary tables and text boxes, emphasizing essential concepts and learning questions, optimize review for assessments. • Additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations and other materials can be accessed in Student Consult.