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Medical Microbiology, 8/eBy Patrick R. Murray, PhD, Ken S. Rosenthal, PhD and Michael A. Pfaller, MD

Turn to Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition for a thorough, clinically relevant understanding of microbes and their diseases. This succinct, easy-to-use text presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clearly written, engaging manner-effectively preparing you for your courses, exams, and beyond.

Key Features Coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory

diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials.

Review questions at the end of each chapter correlate basic science with clinical practice to help you understand the clinical relevance of the organisms examined.

Clinical cases illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, reinforcing a clinical approach to learning.

Full-color clinical photographs, images, and illustrations help you visualize the clinical presentations of infections.

Summary tables and text boxes emphasizing essential concepts and learning issues optimize exam review.

Additional images, 200 self-assessment questions, NEW animations, and more.

ISBN: 9780323299565 | Pub Year: 2015Pages: 838 | Product: Paperback | TBA

Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 13/eBy Patricia Tille

Known as the #1 bench reference for practicing microbiologists and an excellent text for students in clinical laboratory science programs, Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 13th Edition helps you develop and refine the skills you need for effective laboratory testing. In-depth information is useful and easily accessible, with step-by-step instructions for all the procedures. This edition features more than 20 NEW chapters plus updated material on the newest advances and the latest trends in clinical microbiology. Written by expert Dr. Patricia Tille, this classic reference addresses the topics and issues most relevant to you and your success on the job.

Key Features Hands-on procedures include step-by-step instructions,

full-color photos, and expected results, helping you achieve more accurate results.

Case studies give you the opportunity to apply your skills in a variety of diagnostic scenarios and help improve your decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Genera and Species to be Considered boxes highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.

Student resources on Evolve enhance your learning with review questions and procedures.

Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.

Detailed, full-color illustrations aid comprehension and help you visualize concepts.

ISBN: 9780323083300 | Pub Year: 2013Pages: 1044 | Product: Hardback | $ 129.00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY1. Bacterial Cell Structure, Physiology, Metabolism, and Genetics2. Host-Parasite Interaction3. The Laboratory Role in Infection Control4. Control of Microorganisms5. Performance Improvement in the Microbiology Laboratory6. Specimen Collection and Processing7. Microscopic Examination of Materials from Infected Sites8. Use of Colony Morphology for the Presumptive Identification of Microorganisms9. Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria10. Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases11. Applications of Molecular Diagnostics12. Antimicrobial Agent Mechanisms of Action and Resistance13. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

PART II: LABORATORY IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ISOLATES14. Staphylococci15. Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Other Catalase-Negative Gram-Positive Cocci16. Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacilli17. Neisseria Species and Moraxella catarrhalis18. Haemophilus and Other Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli19. Enterobacteriaceae20. Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, and Campylobacter Species21. Nonfermenting and Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacilli22. Anaerobes of Clinical Importance23. The Spirochetes24. Chlamydia and Rickettsia25. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma26. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Other Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria27. Medically Significant Fungi28. Diagnostic Parasitology29. Clinical Virology30. Agents of Bioterror31. Biofilms: Architects of Disease

PART III: LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES: AN ORGAN SYSTEM APPROACH TO DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY32. Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections33. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections34. Gastrointest

Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 5/e

By Connie R. Mahon, MS, MT(ASCP), CLS, Donald C. Lehman, EdD, MT(ASCP), SM(NRM) and George Manuselis, Jr., MA, MT(ASCP)

Providing a reader-friendly "building-block" approach to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. This updated edition has new content on nanomedicine and HIV/AIDS and the immunocompromised patient, including the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines. Updated photos offer new examples of automated lab instruments, while case studies, review questions, and learning objectives present information in an easy-to-learn way.

Key Features A building-block approach encourages you to use previously

learned information to sharpen your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Full-color design, with many full-color photomicrographs, prepares you for the reality of diagnostic microbiology.

A case study at the beginning of each chapter provides you with the opportunity to form your own questions and answers through discussion points.

Points to Remember sections at the end of each chapter identify key concepts in a quick-reference, bulleted format.

Hands-on procedures describe exactly what takes place in the micro lab, making content more interesting and relevant.

Learning assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter allow you to evaluate how well you have mastered material.

Agents of bioterrorism chapter furnishes you with the most current information about this hot topic.

ISBN: 9780323089890 | Pub Year: 2014Pages: 1078 | Product: Hardback | $ 134.00