Medical Microbiology (Seventh Edition)

By: Patrick R. Murray and Ken S. Rosenthal and Michael A. Pfaller

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Synopsis: This book is written in a straightforward manner with, it is hoped, uncomplicated explanations of difficult concepts. Details are summarized in tabular format rather than in lengthy text, and there are colorful illustrations for the visual learner. Clinical Cases provide the relevance that puts reality into the basic science. Important points are emphasized in boxes to aid students, especially in their review; and the study questions, including Clinical Cases, address relevant aspects of each chapter. Each section begins with a chapter that summarizes microbial diseases, and this also provides review material. The authors used their experience also as teachers to choose the most important information and explanations for inclusion in this textbook. Each chapter has been carefully updated and expanded to include new, medically relevant discoveries. In each of these chapters, the authors have attempted to present the material that will help the student gain a clear understanding of the significance of the individual microbes and their diseases.