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Designed to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today, The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series combines essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice, demonstrating how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled with the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis. Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a biomedical scientist may be exposed, from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science.

A new volume in this exciting series, Medical Microbiology examines microbiology from the viewpoint of the biomedical scientist based in a laboratory. Adopting a holistic approach to the study of pathogens and their isolation and identification, it explains the basis of key laboratory techniques as well as the scientific theory that underpins them. With a focus on the many branches of medical microbiology--including bacteriology, mycology, and virology--each process is covered in sufficient detail to ensure that students understand how and why a result is generated and the pitfalls of the processes involved. The text is enhanced by numerous case studies, examples, and full color throughout. A Companion Website offers resources for students and instructors, including a fully interactive digital microscope, self-assessment activities, and video podcasts. ... Read more

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Principles of Modern Microbiology balances brevity and clarity in this condensed introduction to microbiology for majors. Written specifically for the one-semester course, this text provides a manageable amount of detail - thereby avoiding the distractions that come from too much information - and maintains the degree of intellectual rigor appropriate for students at this level. To further help the student focus on principles, each chapter is divided into many sections, each section head summarizes the concept of the section, and each section has a single major point to it to help students grasp the difficult concepts.A dynamic art program presents accurate molecular and cellular images in an innovative style. Microtopics boxes throughout the text describe real-world experiments and allow students to gain a clear sense of the experimental process as it applies to microbiology. Complete with a wealth of student and instructor resources, Principles of Modern Microbiology is sure to engage and inspire majors who are looking to expand their knowledge of the microbial world. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great TxtBook
This book is possibly the greatest microbiology book I've ever read.It's chapters are generally shorter than average and they get straight to the point.On the flip side, the book has a few errors that the second addition will have corrected.I wouldn't have known about the problems if it had not been for my microbiology professor pointing them out in his lectures.He happens to be the co-author of the second addition to come.

went really well
The book came very timely and in good condition.I save a bunch of money on a school book that I know I will be selling back later so this a good experience overall. ... Read more

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Quick-reference exam review covers basic terminology, bacteria, viruses and prions, fungi, parasites, a list of abbreviations, and a general cross reference. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. DNLM: Microbiology--Handbooks. ... Read more

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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.

Customer Reviews (5)

Must have for Med School and USMLE
This book is the best micro book out there.It presents the key factors of the major infectious diseases and is a must have for medical school.I'm so happy I randomly stumbled on it.There is a little section on each case they call rationale, which is golden and it start with a wide range of potential bugs and eliminate the middle men with detail explanations.I love this book..

Best Micro book
great book.this book is great for class or board prep.well thought out and well organized this is the micro book you must buy.don't waste your time reading other ones for when it comes to step 1 this book has the most bang for your buck.In addition to the wonderful textbook examples of classic presentations of the various bugs, there is great supplemental material to be found in the books appendixes of general concepts and even pharmacology.you can't go wrong in prepping for class tests or the boards.seriously, give it a try, read it, learn it, and it will help you immensely. I am constantly finding this book more useful and informative than the micro book my school requires.Do your brain a favor and read this book.

Worth every cent
As a student preparing for Step 1 of the medical boards this is a must read, no-brainer, hands down.The systems based approach style prepares you for the complexity that the USMLE and the COMLEX will test.The authors have done a wonderful job providing interdisciplinary insight to make the hard diagnosis.The piece is well written and illustrated to provide the most 'high yield' information needed to CRUSH the boards.After reading this book, I felt very comfortable with microbiology (I had ZERO microbiology background and still walked away refreshed).From soup to nuts this is the best money invested for the BUGS of medicine!

This was my Micro Professor
Dr. Nath has finally decided to publish the Microbiology Step 1 review that he gave his students for years.His review, in addition to First Aid were the ONLY sources I used to review Micro for Step 1 and I aced that portion of the exam.

If you want to destroy Step 1, this should be your Micro source.

Looks like the best Micro text out there!
I wish I had more than three days until Step 1 so I could read this great book cover to cover. The layout is great including the appendices that cover general Micro tests and concepts. While it doesn't have the goofy mnemonics of ...Ridiculously Simple, it is MUCH more Boards focused.

The photos of cultures, tests and infections; introductory clinical cases; differential diagnoses; and thorough descriptions of the pathophysiology are second to none. I borrowed a preview copy from my Micro Prof and don't want to give it up! :-) ... Read more

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A complete, clinically oriented overview of basic medical microbiology, this book provides a taxonomic approach to organism presentation, using a pathogen-oriented sequence that provides an understanding of the microbe in its setting regardless of the site of infection.Its comprehensive coverage is specifically designed to be accessible to students with limited backgrounds in science. ... Read more

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Great purchase
I needed this book for a class I was taking, but at the bookstore of my school, they wanted way more than what I purchased the book for on your website. The book is great, and it's just what I needed for my class.The book also came at a great price. I would highly recommend this book and this website to any and everyone. ... Read more

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Microbiology: A Clinical Approach is a new and unique microbiology textbook for pre-nursing and allied health students. It is clinically-relevant and uses the theme of infection as its foundation,covering all standard topics taught in a pre-nursing/allied health microbiology course. The book follows a novel sequence and includes innovative chapters on emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and bioterrorism not seen in other textbooks. Microbiology is student-friendly: its text, figures and electronic resources have been carefully designed to help students understand difficult concepts and to keep them interested in the material. The textbook is supported with a robust ancillary package for instructors which will easily allow them to incorporate the book’s new approach into their lectures. Students working towards careers in the healthcare professions will achieve success with Microbiology: A Clinical Approach.

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Best science textbook I have ever read
This book has now become my gold standard for science textbooks.It is a pleasure to read and the online resource for the book is a great complement and very intuitive.Prior to Micro, I hadn't had a college science class since 1983 and even then, it was only one class.I was a bit apprehensive about this course but the book couldn't be better.I aced the class and loved the subject.Both were a pleasant surprise for me, and I credit this excellent text.

Great
Great service. This book was in great condition, as promised, and it was shipped in a timely fashion.

Microbiology: A Clinical Approach
I am just starting the textbook, but I have Dr. Strelkauskas, one of the authors, as my professor.He has many years of experience with microbiology in a clinical setting.Dr. S has transformed this book into what nursing students need to know and understand specifically to help them with their future careers. So far the book is easy to read and understand. ... Read more

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Listen to a detailed description of over 120 medically significant Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi including their classifications, defense mechanisms, pathogenesis and antibiotic therapies narrated on 2 CD's.

Medical Microbiology AudioLearn will be found an especially useful revision source for candidates of the United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) Step I and II, Microbiology class exams, NCLEX-Rn review, other health sciences examinations and anyone interested in a general review of medically significant pathogens.

Available on a double CD, Medical Microbiology AudioLearn offers an effective and well-proven alternative to the printed text and provides every student an opportunity to continue their revision while travelling to work or driving in the car.

Audio-learning is optimal for a subject such as medical microbiology, where the constant repetition of classifications, defense mechanisms, pathogenesis and antibiotic therapies of medically significant micro organisms makes a lasting and indelible impression on the listener’s memory. This is one of the established and well-proven features of audio-learning methodology. ... Read more

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Not what I was expecting
The audio cds are clear and easy to listen to. I thought that there would be more details about general microbiology. The audio cd's list the names of the viruses, bacteria,etc.. but no details about microbiology.

Another Great supplement!
These CD's are realy worth the money.They review pretty much all the organisms you need to know for med school micro.I listened to them a couple of times and the amount of information I have retained is amazing.Get these CD's and listen to them in your car. ... Read more

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This is a review text on medical microbiology and immunology containing approximately 625 board-type review questions on left-hand pages with answers and explanations on facing right-hand pages. It is designed for medical students taking microbiology as well as for those studying for Step 1 of the National Board Exams and is also useful for Step 3 National Boards on infectious diseases or allergy and immunology. The book's main sections cover general and medical microbiology, bacteriology, virology, immunology, and parasitology. The answers summarize relevant information and point out the fault in incorrect answers. Line drawings and figures are used for questions concerning structure of both molecules and organisms and for interpreting graphical results. Authors Reese, Brownell, and Nair, all with the Medical College of Georgia, bring a combined total of some 85 years of medical school teaching experience to their development of the questions and annotated answers for this book. ... Read more

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Volume IV: Medical Mycology is now available for single volume purchase. ... Read more

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Univ. of Minnesota, Duluth. Designed for students preparing for USMLE Step 1 and course exams. Previous edition: c1996. Outline format. Softcover. ... Read more

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BRS books
Purchased it.It's a good book although everyone makes their judgment on how much it helps them.Some people will like the BRS and some won't.But it's not a sham by any means.

Poorly organized
Micro Made Simple is a much better book.This can't be used for much more than a quick reference because everything is spread out way too much.Too hard to study for a class or Step 1.

Not on par with the BRS series
I was very disappointed with this BRS.I have collected most BRS's for MS-1s and have been impressed with the thorough but concise manner in which information is conveyed.
In contrast, micro is outdated, redundant, disorganized and generally not useful.
The one high point of this book is that the immuno section is good.It helped me greatly with our half semester immuno course.Otherwise I would have given it only 1 star.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend a better resource.

Good review, great questions
This book has covers all the necessary topics, including immunology.But the best part is that it has a total of 416 questions!!This is a great source of practice questions for the USMLE.Still, it could use more pictures and diagrams.Just for the questions its worth the money.

truly useless book
i just took the nbme shelf exam and i must say without reservation that this book was not very good.look to other review books if you want to study for the shelf or for the boards. ... Read more

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Univ. of North London, UK. Text combines the basics of science with current material, and incorporates high-quality photographs and color graphics. Text and reference for students, and researchers in microbiology, microbial science, and environmental science. Softcover. ... Read more

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This text serves as an introduction to the essentials of microbiology and includes and excellent review of basic chemistry.(Allied Health, science, basic, introduction, microbiology, basic chemistry) ... Read more

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Great book
I got this book for a required class. It is an easy to read and understand micro book. It would be a good idea to read it even if you're not in the medical field. It will tell you a lot about practical things you can use in everyday life. Very interesting. ... Read more

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Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Bonus STUDENT CONSULT access - included with the text - allows you to conveniently access the book's content online · clip content to your handheld device · link to content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · and more! These concise and user-friendly references provide crucial guidance for the early years of medical training, as well as for exam preparation.

• Includes case-based questions at the end of each chapter
  
• Features a colour-coded format to facilitate quick reference and promote effective retention
  
• Offers access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable · "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · content clipping for handheld devices · an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources · and much more!

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Best immuno review book for med students!
I am currently a first-year medical student finishing Immunology and this book has helped tie everything together for me. It really helped to focus on the big picture and not get mixed up in little details. I only wish that I had started out the semester with this book. I highly recommend it to anyone that is taking Immunology (or Microbiology) for the first time.

Great clinically relevant review
This is a great review for Step 1 and 2.I really like the integration between Immunology and Microbiology.If only my classes could be integrated this way.I recommend this book if you need a good complete review of Immunology and Microbiology for the USMLE.

Excellent study guide and reference when need to review
This textbook is an excellent review on the fundamental concepts of clinically relevant immunology and microbiology. I purchased the book as a grad student looking for an introduction into both subjects and continue to use the text when I need to refresh on certain aspects of human health and the immune response. The book is relatively short (172 pages) making it ideal as a quick reference guide on the go. The best feature of the book is that the textual descriptions are accompanied by excellent color figures and tables that make it easy to use as a study guide. The last section also contains clinical cases that were helpful in putting the immunology and microbiology portions together in context of human disease. Overall, I suggest the book for college, graduate, and medical students interested in study guides and/or quick reference materials on these subjects. ... Read more

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Presents a complete, easy-to-use, and highly illustrated introduction to basic and advanced laboratory procedures and applications in microbiology. The book provides functional and effective experiences that enable readers to work with, understand, and appreciate microbiology.Presents 66 instructional exercises with multiple parts that have been chosen, designed, and arranged to help readers observe and recognize fundamental similarities and differences among microorganisms. Provides state-of-the-art experiments that stress basic principles along with current applications, such as DNA testing and protein determinations that includes complete descriptions of fundamentals. Emphasizing a team approach through exercises constructed to develop interactions, it also includes procedure diagrams in both visual and written instructions.A valuable reference for every reader interested in basic biology. ... Read more

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Microbiology Perspectives
This book was in excellent condition although it didn't come as soon as my classes had started, it needed to have been shipped sooner.

Cool Book
This is a very fun book.It shows some rather graphic pictures of the effects of some microbiological diseases.Definatly made the class I had to take more interesting. ... Read more

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University of California, Orange. Comprehensive atlas for professionals, residents, and students. Compendium of more than 700 color images illustrating the major divisions of diagnostic microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. ... Read more

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The atlas with the most color diagnostic microbiology pics.
This atlas beats all the other atlas hands down. I have never seen one atlas contain some many color examples of all the major disease causing microbes and how each one responds to the various diagnostic tests that are performed on them. A must for anyone who is in college for microbiology or clinical lab tech. Each photo has a paragraph next to it detailing which organism it is, along with detailing what the results of the test are and why. No more fumbling thru huge textbooks books looking with the information you need and to only find out that there isn't a photo you can refer to. The only way to learn how to identify microorganisms is by visual learn and when you only have access to the lab one day a week you really must have something at home that you can always refer to.

My most favorite when I have a test!
When I confuse very much in topic of Microbiology laboratory method. I see this book in my faculty's library. I read this. It simply guide mestep-by-step to understand the topic. It has clear photograph, completeinformation, but theprice is too expensive. ... Read more

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KEY MESSAGE: Designed for pre-nursing and allied health readers, Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 2/e retains the hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Robert Bauman’s book a success. Filled with intriguing content based on cutting-edge research that engages readers, the Second Edition  features increased clinical coverage as well as a strong focus on the beneficial effects of microbes. Media Manager 2.1 provides instructors with the most robust media program available in the microbiology market for dynamic classroom presentations. In addition to all of the art, photos, and tables from the book in JPEG or PowerPoint^® format and customizable PowerPoint lecture outlines, Media Manager 2.1 also includes 115 brief animations that depict complex microbial processes. These animations also appear on The Microbiology Place Website, with quizzes, for readers. KEY TOPICS: A Brief History of Microbiology, The Chemistry of Microbiology, Cell Structure and Function, Microscopy, Staining, and Classification, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Nutrition and Growth, Microbial Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs, Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions, Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology, Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity, Immunization and Immune Testing, AIDS and Other Immune Disorders, Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds, Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes,  Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases, Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System, Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System, Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Applied and Environmental Microbiology. MARKET: For all readers interested in microbiology.

Customer Reviews (7)

Great Delivery Speed
Great speed in delivery.Book was in perfect condition.Thank you very much.I HIGHLY recommend this seller!

Great book, very informative

The book has very valuable information. Good to have one as a desk top reference.

great service
book arived in about a week or less great condition i bought used!!! will purchase future items. great price too.

better than the bookstore
This was a book I needed for a class I was taking. Thanks to amazon.com, I could get the book at a cheaper price than my overpriced campus bookstore.

Awesome book!
I ordered this book and am currently using it for my pre-med microbiology course. The book is extremely well written in plain english. It is very thorough and detailed, with tons of vivid pictures. In just the short 4 weeks since my micro class began, I've already learned so much from this book. I highly recommend it to anyone taking a course in microbiology. ... Read more

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The Ninth Edition of this classic text provides a firm foundation in microbiology with an emphasis on human disease. It is written for students in nursing and allied health programs and is appropriate for non-majors microbiology courses. With all of the pedagogical elements and student-friendly ancillaries that Dr. Pommerville is known for, this latest edition provides numerous new updates and additions, including the latest disease data and statistics, added material on emerging disease outbreaks, and expanded use of concept maps and much more. ... Read more