
Problem-Based Microbiology E-Book
Problem-Based Microbiology E-Book
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
Problem-Based Microbiology E-Book
Problem-Based Microbiology E-Book
About this book
This concise, problem-based textbook covers 91 of the most common infectious diseases, using case studies to promote interactive learning and to build a foundation of knowledge for clinical practice. It presents an overview of how infectious diseases affect a particular organ system. Then, it provides clinical case scenarios, differential diagnosis tables, and succinct explanations of the infectious process, with treatment options and outcomes. Crisp, full-color images and USMLE-style practice questions round out the text.- Presents a detailed clinical case study for each infectious disease covered, including treatment and outcomes.- Integrates basic and clinical sciences.- Covers the most common infectious diseases, including bioterrorism agents and emerging infectious diseases.- Promotes active learning by presenting the case study as an unknown, and then providing differential diagnosis tables and rationales.- Features over 350 full-color illustrations and images of clinical disease to reinforce written material.- Highlights key symptoms, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis for rapid review.- Provides summary tables of important diseases caused by the infecting organism.- Includes practice questions to help prepare for the USMLE step 1 and 2 exams.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- Dedication
- CONTRIBUTORS
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- How to Use This Book
- Table of Contents
- SECTION I: Respiratory Tract Infections
- SECTION II: Urogenital Tract Infections
- SECTION III: Gastrointestinal Tract Infections and Liver Diseases
- SECTION IV: Nervous System Infections
- SECTION V: Skin, Wound, and Multisystem Infections
- SECTION VI: Bioterrorism Agents and Emerging Infections
- Pathogenic Viruses: Concepts
- Pathogenic Bacteria: Concepts
- Pathogenic Fungi and Parasites: Concepts
- Diagnostic Methods: Concepts
- Antimicrobial Therapy
- Practice Questions and Answers
- Microbes/Diseases
- Index
- Inside Backcover