Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Eleventh Edition (LANGE Basic Science) - Softcover

Levinson, Warren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071700285 ISBN 13: 9780071700283

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2010

Synopsis

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

Now in Full Color!

A Doody's Core Title for 2011!

"This book has a tradition with medical students that is well deserved. As with past versions, this one is well organized and easy to use. It is an excellent resource for reviewing a large amount of information in a quick and efficient manner. 3 Stars."--Doody's 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 Immuniology. Completely updated throughout, the Eleventh 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 you'll see why it's the defnitive microbiology course and exam quick review!

Everything you need to thoroughly and rapidly prepare for the exam!

• More than 600 sample questions to test your knowledge
• A complete USMLE-style exam with case-based questions
• Review questions and case studies
• 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
• Pearls for the USMLE provide concise, valuable information for exams
• 70 color images, including Gram stains, bacteriological lab tests, viral electron micrographs and inclusion bodies, fungal stains, as well as protozoan and worm micrographs
• More than 100 clinical images on www.LangeTextbooks.com/Levinson

Here's why this is THE definitive microbiology course and exam quick review (Condensed Table of Contents):
Basic Bacteriology, Clinical Bacteriology, Basic Virology, Clinical Virology, Mycology, Immunology, Ectoparasites, Brief Summaries of Medically Important Organisms, Clinical Cases, Pearls for the USMLE, USMLE (National Board) Practice Questions, USMLE (National Board) Practice Examination

About this title

About the Author:

Warren Levinson, MD, PhD
Professor of Microbiology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0071700285
• ISBN 13: 9780071700283
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 640