This book is a concise review of the medically important aspects of microbiology. It covers both the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Its two major aims are:
- to assist those who are preparing for the USMLE (National Boards), and
- to provide students who are currently taking medical microbiology courses with a brief and up-to-date source of information. My goal is to provide the reader with an accurate source of clinically relevant information at a level appropriate for those beginning their medical education.
This new edition presents current, medically important information in the rapidly changing fields of microbiology and immunology. It contains a new section of color micrographs of stained microorganisms as well as images of important laboratory tests. It also includes a new chapter on ectoparasites, such as the mite that causes scabies, and current information on antimicrobial drugs and vaccines.
These aims are achieved by utilizing several different formats, which should make the book useful to students with varying study objectives and learning styles:
- A narrative text for complete information.
- A separate section containing summaries of important microorganisms for rapid review of essentials.
- Sample questions in the USMLE (National Board) style, with answers provided after each group of questions.
- A USMLE (National Board) practice examination consisting of 80 microbiology and immunology questions. The questions are incorporated into a clinical case format and simulate the computer-based examination. Answers are provided at the end of each block of 40 questions.
- Clinical case vignettes to provide both clinical information and practice for the USMLE.
- A section titled “Pearls for the USMLE” describing important epidemiological information helpful in answering questions on the USMLE.
The following features are included to promote a successful learning experience for students using this book:
- The information is presented succinctly, with stress on making it clear, interesting, and up to date.
- There is strong emphasis in the text on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases.
- In the clinical bacteriology and virology sections, the organisms are separated into major and minor pathogens. This allows the student to focus on the clinically most important microorganisms.
- Key information is summarized in useful review tables. Important concepts are illustrated by figures using color.
- Important facts called "Pearls" are listed at the end of each basic science chapter.
- The 654 USMLE (National Board) practice questions cover the important aspects of each of the subdisciplines on the USMLE: Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Immunology. A separate section containing extended matching questions is included. In view of the emphasis placed on clinical relevance in the USMLE, another section provides questions set in a clinical case context.
- Brief summaries of medically important microorganisms are presented together in a separate section to facilitate rapid access to the information and to encourage comparison of one organism with another.
- Fifty clinical cases are presented as unknowns for the reader to analyze in a brief, problem-solving format. These cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis.
- Seventy color images depicting clinically important findings such as Gram stains of bacteria, electron micrographs of viruses, and microscopic images of fungi, protozoa, and worms.
After teaching both medical microbiology and clinical infectious disease for many years, I believe that students appreciate a book that presents the essential information in a readable, interesting, and varied format. I hope you find this book meets those criteria.
Warren Levinson, MD, PhD
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Contents
I: Basic Bacteriology
1. Bacteria Compared With Other Microorganisms
2. Structure of Bacterial 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-Antibody 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
Product Details
- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 11 edition (May 19, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0071700285
- ISBN-13: 978-0071700283
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
List Price: $51.95