Medical Microbiology and Inmunology. Lange

Introducción

The most concise, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical microbiology & immunology review! Gives students the high-yield information they need to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and course exams. Completely updated throughout, the new edition covers developments in HIV, hepatitis, smallpox, SARS, and more. Features case discussions, USMLE-style questions, and a USMLE-style practice exam.

Puntos Clave

*Thorough updating of all chapters, with particular emphasis on topics such as human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis viruses, smallpox, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
*Concise review of microbiology and immunology ¿ most appropriate level of presentation for study and review
*Strong emphasis on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases ¿ promotes understanding of the relationship between the science of microbiology and manifestation of disorders
*NEW: Basic Science and/or Clinical Science Pearls included at the end of each chapter ¿ summarize the high-yield concepts relating to the various aspects of microbiology
*NEW: summary tables included in the section on Parasitology (Part VI) that describe the stage of the organism¿s life cycle that causes disease ¿ clarifies the pathogenesis of specific parasites
*600+ USMLE-format questions ¿ provides excellent study preparation for beginning medical students
*Complete USMLE-type exam with all questions in case-based format ¿ replicates the USMLE test experience
*Summaries of important microorganisms ¿ promotes rapid review
*Clinical case discussions ¿ illustrate the relevance of the material to patient problems

Tabla de Contenidos

• Part I: Basic Bacteriology
• Part II: Clinical Bacteriology
• Part III: Basic Virology
• Part IV: Clinical Virology
• Part V: Mycology
• Part VI: Parasitology
• Part VII: Immunology
• Part VIII Clinical Cases
• Part IX: USMLE Practice Questions
• Part X: USMLE Practice Examination