Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology 9e

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Warren Levinson

Brand: McGraw Hill / Medical

ISBN: 9780071104388

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Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams-with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review!
To put your preparation for USMLE Step 1 and course exams on the fast track, only one resource will do:: Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. Completely updated throughout, the Tenth 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 youll see why its the definitive microbiology course and exam quick review! Everything you need to thoroughly and rapidly prepare for the exam::
- The most frequently updated microbiology review available-one that enhances your understanding of the clinical relevance of microbiology
- Over 600 sample questions to test your knowledge
- A complete USMLE-style exam with case-based questions
- Review questions and case studies to reinforce essential material

Product Details

Brand McGraw Hill / Medical

Reference 30056

EAN13 9780071104388

ISBN 9780071104388

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Publication date: 2006
Issue number: 9
Cover: paperback
Pages count: 659
Dimensions (mm): 185 x 235
Weight (g): 1010

Preface
Acknowledgements
How to Use This Book
I:: BASIC BACTERIOLOGY
1. Bacteria Compared With Other Organisms
2. Structure of Bacteria Cells
3. Growth
4. Genetics
5. Classification of Medically Important Bacteria
6. Normal Flora
7. Pathogenesis
8. Host Defenses
9. Laboratory Diagnosis
10. Antimicrobial Drugs:: Mechanism of Action
11. Antimicrobial Drugs:: Resistance
12. Bacterial Vaccines
13. Sterilization & Disinfection
II:: CLINICAL BACTERIOLOGY
14. Overview of the Major Pathogens & Introduction to Anaerobic Bacteria
15. Gram-Positive Cocci
16. Gram-Negative Cocci
17. Gram-Positive Rods
18. Gram-Negative Rods Related to the Enteric Tract
19. Gram-Negative Rods Related to the Respiratory Tract
20. Gram-Negative Rods Related to Animal Sources (Zoonotic Organisms)
21. Mycobacteria
22. Actinomycetes
23. Mycoplasmas
24. Spirochetes
25. Chlamydiae
26. Rickettsiae
27. Minor Bacterial Pathogens
III:: BASIC VIROLOGY
28. Structure
29. Replication
30. Genetics & Gene Therapy
31. Classification of Medically Important Viruses
32. Pathogenesis
33. Host Defenses
34. Laboratory Diagnosis
35. Antiviral Drugs
36. Viral Vaccines
IV:: CLINICAL VIROLOGY
37. DNA Enveloped Viruses
38. DNA Nonenveloped Viruses
39. RNA Enveloped Viruses
40. RNA Nonenveloped Viruses
41. Hepatitis Viruses
42. Arboviruses
43. Tumor Viruses
44. Slow Virus & Prions
45. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
46. Minor Viral Pathogens
V:: MYCOLOGY
47. Basic Mycology
48. Cutaneous & Subcutaneous Mycoses
49. Systemic Mycoses
50. Opportunistic Mycoses
VI:: PARASITOLOGY
51. Intestinal & Urogenital Protozoa
52. Blood & Tissue Protozoa
53. Minor Protozoan Pathogens
54. Cestodes
55. Trematodes
56. Nematodes
VII:: IMMUNOLOGY
57. Immunity
58. Cellular Basis of the Immune Response
59. Antibodies
60. Humoral Immunity
61. Cell-Mediated Immunity
62. Major Histocompatibility Complex & Transportation
63. Complement
64. Antigen-Antobody Reactions in the Laboratory
65. Hypersensitivity (Allergy)
66. Tolerance & Autoimmune Disease
67. Tumor Immunity
68. Immunodeficiency
69. Ectoparasites That Cause Human Disease
VIII:: BRIEF SUMMARIES OF MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ORGANISMS
Summaries of Medically Important Bacteria
Summaries of Medically Important Viruses
Summaries of Medically Important Fungi
Summaries of Medically Important Parasites
IX:: CLINICAL CASES
X:: PEARLS FOR THE USMLE
XI:: USMLE (NATIONAL BOARD) PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Basic Bacteriology
Clinical Bacteriology
Basic Virology
Clinical Virology
Mycology
Parasitology
Immunology
Extended Matching Questions
Clinical Case Questions
XII:: USMLE (NATIONAL BOARD) PRACTICE EXAMINATION