Problem-Based Microbiology - Softcover

Swapan Kumar Nath; Sanjay G. Revankar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 072160630X ISBN 13: 9780721606309

Publisher: Saunders, 2005

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 072160630X
• ISBN 13: 9780721606309
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 548