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Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Tenth Edition

9780071496209
Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams-with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review!
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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!

...an excellent resource for students as well as residents looking for a reference to aid them during their rotations....There are many microbiology review books aimed at students getting ready for national board exams. This book surpasses many of those in terms of basics and, especially, clinical relevance. The quick reference section as well as the hundreds of USMLE-type questions makes this a very solid and complete study companion. 3 Stars.--Doodys Review Service

To put your preparation for USMLE Step 1 and course exams on the fast track, only one resource will do:: Review of Medical Microbiology and 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.

Equally 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
  • Summaries of important microorganisms
  • Summary tables that emphasize the need-to-know aspects of infectious diseases
  • Basic science pearls that summarize fundamental concepts
  • Information-packed tables and figures
  • NEW! Chapter on Ectoparasites, such as scabies mites, lice, nits, and spider bites
  • New! Insert of 70 color images, including Gram stains, bacteriological lab tests, viral electron micrographs and inclusion bodies, fungal stains, and protozoan and worm micrographs
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Publication date
2008
Issue number
10
Cover
paperback
Pages count
672
Dimensions (mm)
188 x 236
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

    PART 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

    VIII:: Ectoparasites

    69. Ectoparasites That Cause Human Disease

    IX:: 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

    Summaries of Medically Important Ectoparasites

    X:: Clinical Cases

    XI:: Pearls for the USMLE

    XII:: USMLE (National Board) Practice Questions

    Basic Bacteriology

    Clinical Bacteriology

    Basic Virology

    Clinical Virology

    Mycology

    Parasitology

    Immunology

    Extended Matching Questions

    Clinical Case Questions

    XIII:: USMLE (National Board) Practice Examination

    Index

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