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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Sherris Medical Microbiology : An Introduction to Infectious Diseases



THE ACCLAIMED MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY TEXTBOOK – Clinically Oriented, Succinct, and Current
This authoritative and classic text–completely revised for its Fourth Edition–is a dynamic, student-friendly introduction to the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or in the causation of disease. Through a unique and stimulating approach, this book helps you understand the significance of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and basis of therapy for infectious diseases.
*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
*Describes the characteristics of virulence factors of the major microorganisms and their associations with disease
*Offers clear explanations of host-parasite relationships, dynamics of infection, and host response
*Infectious syndrome chapters review the relevant etiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic information for all classes of microorganisms
*New Clinical Capsules state the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
*Marginal notes highlighting key points of each paragraph facilitate review
*More than 250 clear, descriptive illustration
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