Book, Mims Medical Microbiology and Immunology 6/20[LS]

The sixth edition of the Mims book | Medical Microbiology and Immunology has been completely revised and updated, maintaining Mims' relevant systems-based clinical approach, with the main concepts of microbiology and basic immunology, as well as several colorful illustrations, which makes this complex subject easy to understand and understand. The content addresses infections in the context of the body's main systems and explains why these are environments in which microbes are able to establish themselves, multiply and cause pathological changes. This systems-based approach to microbiology applies integrated, case-based teaching that places the most important aspects in a clinical context. This is essential material to deepen the understanding of epidemiology and its important role in the evidence-based identification of the main risk factors for the disease and the goals for preventive medicine. Highlights: New and improved information, which reflects the growing importance of the human microbiota and the latest molecular approaches Pedagogical resources that facilitate learning, such as boxes, tables, illustrations, key concepts and other valuable review tools. Online material: “Hot Pathogen Topics,” a quick-search, cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, and fungi that covers microbiology by body system or pathogen. The “Top Vaccine Topics” box is a quick reference for the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice. 10 clinical cases.