Summary
The Microbiology and Infection of Medicine
Healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners enjoy the concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations in the at a Glance series, the market leader.
In each bite-size chapter, large, easy-to-follow diagrams and succinct explanations accompany clear, easy-to-follow diagrams.
In addition to covering a wide range of topics, at a Glance books are ideal for introductory teaching, learning and revision throughout university and beyond.
At a glance: Everything you need to know about Microbiology and Infection!
Featuring a newly revised and expanded fifth edition of medical microbiology and infection at a glance, distinguished authors Stephen H. Gillespie and Kathleen B. This concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology provides a comprehensive overview of a rapidly developing and rapidly growing field.
In addition to new research, the authors added several new chapters on topics including sepsis, infection disease eradication, normal flora in health and disease, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, antifungal therapy, bioterrorism, and high consequence infections, all of which have been revised and updated to include new research. Among the benefits for readers are:
Basic principles of medical microbiology, including pathogen classification, innate immunity, and flora.
The control of infection, antibiotic resistance, and new and emerging infections
Exploration of bacterial infection, including Staphylococcal and Streptococcal infection, Gram-positive and Alpha-haemolytic Streptococci, and Tuberculosis
The structure and classification of viruses, herpes viruses, DNA viruses, measles, mumps, rubella, and influenza are discussed in this practical session
Parasitology and mycology in a nutshell
All body systems are affected by infection
The concise overview in Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is perfect for undergraduate students of medicine and medical science, along with Foundation Programme doctors and interns interested in keeping up-to-date on infection control practices. Also suitable for students learning nursing and laboratory science as well as microbiology in general, this concise but comprehensive book should be added to the shelves of those pursuing allied health careers.
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