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The most concise, comprehensive and up-to-date Medical Microbiology and Immunology Review! Gives students the high-yeld information they need to prepare for Board Review and course Exams.
About the Book
This book provides a concise review of the medically important aspects of microbiology, covering the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology and immunology. It also emphasizes the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. The texts principle objectives are to assist students who are preparing for board exams and to provide students with a high yield-source of information for their medical microbiology courses. In addition we will be including a set of 100 clinical images that will be placed on the On-Line Learning Center. We will insert the special code for the OLC in the text for access.
Features
Helps medical students understand the clinical relevance of microbiology Includes review questions and case studies to reinforce material Emphasizes need-to-know areas in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology and immunology
Market/Audience
Medical Students 17,000 per year PA Students 3,000 per year
About the Author
Warren Levinson, MD, PhD University of California, San Francisco Division of MicrobiologySan Francisco, California
Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review
Now in Full Color!
"This book has a tradition with medical students that is well deserved. As with past versions, this one is well organized and easy to use. It is an excellent resource for reviewing a large amount of information in a quick and efficient manner. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service
To put your preparation for USMLE Step 1 and course exams on the fast track, only one resource will do: Review of Medical Microbiology and Immuniology. Completely updated throughout, the Eleventh Edition presents a high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Importantly, the book also emphasizes the real-world clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. One look, and you'll see why it's the definitive microbiology course and exam quick review!
Everything you need to thoroughly and rapidly prepare for the exam!
-More than 600 sample questions to test your knowledge
-A complete USMLE-style exam with case-based questions
-Review questions and case studies
-Summaries of important microorganisms
-Summary tables that emphasize the need-to-know aspects of infectious diseases
-Basic science pearls that summarize fundamental concepts
-Information-packed tables and figures
-Pearls for the USMLE provide concise, valuable information for exams
-70 color images, including Gram stains, bacteriological lab tests, viral electron micrographs and inclusion bodies, fungal stains, as well as protozoan and worm micrographs
-More than 100 clinical images on www.LangeTextbooks.com/Levinson
Here's why this is THE definitive microbiology course and exam quick review (Condensed Table of Contents):
Basic Bacteriology, Clinical Bacteriology, Basic Virology, Clinical Virology, Mycology, Immunology, Ectoparasites, Brief Summaries of Medically Important Organisms, Clinical Cases, Pearls for the USMLE, USMLE (National Board) Practice Questions, USMLE (National Board) Practice Examination
