Textbook of Microbiology
SURINDER KUMARSynopsis
The microbiology text presented here, was written after 25 years of teaching medical students and searching for a book that was both readable and complete enough to meet their needs. It contains all of the information that is pertinent to medical students who are studying microbiology keeping in mind their examination. It also provides a solid background of microbiology while describing the organisms in a manner that is clinically relevant. <br><br>Although, the text was designed to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, it should also serve as a review tool for individuals who are taking medical examinations and persons working in health-related professions, physicians and infectious disease scientists. The mass of material may appear overwhelming for undergraduate students but that is real life.
Synopsis
The microbiology text presented here, was written after 25 years of teaching medical students and searching for a book that was both readable and complete enough to meet their needs. It contains all of the information that is pertinent to medical students who are studying microbiology keeping in mind their examination. It also provides a solid background of microbiology while describing the organisms in a manner that is clinically relevant. <br><br>Although, the text was designed to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, it should also serve as a review tool for individuals who are taking medical examinations and persons working in health-related professions, physicians and infectious disease scientists. The mass of material may appear overwhelming for undergraduate students but that is real life.
Description
The microbiology text presented here, was written after 25 years of teaching medical students and searching for a book that was both readable and complete enough to meet their needs. It contains all of the information that is pertinent to medical students who are studying microbiology keeping in mind their examination. It also provides a solid background of microbiology while describing the organisms in a manner that is clinically relevant. <br><br>Although, the text was designed to teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, it should also serve as a review tool for individuals who are taking medical examinations and persons working in health-related professions, physicians and infectious disease scientists. The mass of material may appear overwhelming for undergraduate students but that is real life.
Key Features
Well balanced coverage of fundamental aspects such as General Bacteriology, Immunology, Systemic Bacteriology, Virology, Medical Mycology, Miscellaneous and Diagnostic Medical Microbiology.
Examines etiology, epidemiology, classification, host defences, identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control for each microbe in consistently organized chapters.
Each chapter consist of learning objectives at the beginning which point wise outlines what is to learned after reading the particular chapter and at the end know more, key points and suggestions for further reading are given to inculcate more information about the microbes.
Correlates basic science with clinical practice through review questions at the end of each chapter which helps to understand the clinical relevance of the organisms examined.
Aptly illustrated with tables and more than 425 coloured illustrated figures, and photographs.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2012)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
724 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789350255100
Dimensions :
8.5 x 11