Sherris Medical Microbiology An Introduction to Infectious 4

The leading microbiology text that explores the microorganisms directly involved in the maintenance of health or causation of disease in humans. Consistent presentation of the relevant information relating to the major bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic pathogens ' emphasizes the most important features of the organism, the disease and the clinical aspects of infectious disorders (clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment).Links microbiology and human disease states in a clearly written style that emphasizes pathogenesis Presents relevant information for the medically important bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens in a consistent format Infectious syndrome chapters review the relevant etiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic information for all classes of microorganisms New Clinical Capsules Marginal notes highlighting key points of each paragraph Provides a strong introduction to the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or in the causation of infectious disease Emphasis on the most important features of the organism, the disease, and the clinical aspects of infectious disorders Examines the relationship between individual pathogens and common infectious diseases State the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens Facilitate review of essential material