Medical Microbiology 8/e

Medical Microbiology,8/e


Turn to Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition for a thorough, clinically relevant understanding of microbes and their
diseases. This succinct, easy-to-use text presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clearly
written, engaging manner-effectively preparing you for your courses, exams, and beyond.

New to this Edition

Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience includes access on a variety of
devices to the complete text, videos, images, and references from the book.

Thoroughly d chapters include the latest information on the human microbiome and probiotics/prebiotics including a new
chapter on Human Microbiome In Health and Disease



NEW chapter summaries introduce each microbe chapter, including trigger words and links to the relevant chapter text
(on e-book version on Student Consult), providing a concise introduction or convenient review for each topic.




Online access to the complete text, additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations, and more is
available through Student Consult.

Key Features


Coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help
you master the essentials.


Review questions at the of each chapter correlate basic science with clinical practice to help you understand the
clinical relevance of the organisms examined.



Clinical cases illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, reinforcing a clinical
approach to learning.



Full-color clinical photographs, images, and illustrations help you visualize the clinical presentations of infections.



Summary s and text boxes emphasizing essential concepts and learning issues optimize exam review.



Additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations, and more.