Turn toMedical Microbiology 8th Editionfor athorough 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.

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

Review questions at the end of each chapter correlate basic science with clinical practice to help youunderstand 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 tables and text boxes emphasizing essential concepts and learning issuesoptimize exam review.

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