Problem-Based Microbiology: Problem-Based Microbiology E-Book

Swapan K. Nath · Sanjay G. Revankar

Dis 2005 · Elsevier Health Sciences

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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.