Murray's Basic Medical Microbiology

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Turn to this comprehensive, clinically relevant text for a thorough understanding of microbes and their diseases. It presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clear, engaging manner, effectively preparing you for courses, exams, and beyond. Coverage includes basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, helping you master the essentials. Review questions at the end of each chapter connect basic science with clinical practice, enhancing your understanding of the clinical relevance of the organisms studied. Clinical cases illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, reinforcing a clinical learning approach. Full-color clinical photographs, images, and illustrations aid in visualizing clinical presentations of infections. Summary tables and text boxes highlight essential concepts for optimal exam review. The thoroughly updated chapters include the latest information on the human microbiome and probiotics/prebiotics, featuring a new chapter on the Human Microbiome in Health and Disease. New chapter summaries introduce each microbe chapter with trigger words and links to relevant text in the e-book version, providing concise introductions or convenient reviews for each topic. Additional resources include 200 self-assessment questions and new animations.