Medical Microbiology: A Guide to Microbial Infections - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443054541 ISBN 13: 9780443054549

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1997

Synopsis

This book has its origins in the famous bacteriology textbook by Mackie and McCartney, originally published in 1925. In the 14th edition Mackie & McCartney split into two volumes. The first (this book) is an organism-based systematic account of medical microbiology aimed at medical students. The teaching of microbiology follows different patterns in different medical schools and different regions, this book is for those schools where the subject is taught based on the infective organism, as opposed to the disease-centred approach of some schools. The book is divided into six sections, with the bulk of the text giving an organism-based systematic coverage of microbiology. Each organism is considered under a standard set of headings: description / pathogenesis / clinical features / laboratory diagnosis / treatment / epidemiology. Immunology is covered where it is of direct relevance to the understanding of microbial infection.Medical Microbiology has established itself as the premier UK-originated organism-based microbiology text. For this edition the text has been cut by 10% to sharpen its focus while new chapters look at subjects of growing importance. The book has been fully updated to keep up with this rapidly changing subject, for example, in relation to viruses (such as HIV), antiviral drugs and immunology. Features: * Descended from the famous bacteriology textbook by Mackie and McCartney * Offers an organism-based systematic coverage of microbiology * Established as the premier UK-originated organism-based microbiology text * Each organism is considered under a standard set of headings for ease of use * The whole book has been fully revised and updated * New chapters look at subjects of growing importance * Many chapters substantially rewritten * Text has been cut by 10% to sharpen its focus Medical Microbiology (Greenwood et al) provides complete coverage of medical microbiology, presented attractively and consistently" British Medical Journal "a standard text for all involved in the practice of medical microbiology. Presentation here, including the striking design on the soft cover, reflects the best in modern book production. Unreservedly recommended!" British Journal of Biomedical Science "the editors have produced an excellent textbook ...which will appeal to those studying medical microbiology, particularly for the primary MRCPath examination. The book also provides good reference material and I am sure most microbiologists will find something of interest." PHLS Microbiology Digest"

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"Greenwood and Co seem to have included all information relevant to medical and other health care students which is readable, to the point and interesting. The text is also interspersed by numerous pictures, some of clinical examples other of bacterial micrographs...one other bonus of this book is that it doesn't look as big as some of the other microbiology books so it's a less daunting task to pick it up."Medical Student, Cardiff University, UK"A vibrant, digestible & fully comprehensive text! Medical Microbiology by Greenwood et al contains everything a medical student or microbiologist could desire; the chapters are arranged logically, the quantity of information is ample and is matched only by the quality. The book opens with an introduction suited to both the under & postgraduate. Chapters are arranged by kingdom, allowing any one pathogen to be located effortlessly, with its; morphology, clinical course, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more laid out in conjunction. Online supplementation includes an extensive image & pharmaceutical library which is indispensable in modern study. There is more than enough information to satisfy any rhapsodic student! Although it should be devoured in separate sittings and the methods may differ slightly from current/future medical protocol, it is my first point of reference for any microbiological question. Having searched for the perfect microbiology text for some time, I have finally succeeded."Medical Student, University of East Anglia, UK .".".all [medical students] should consider [this] a useful reference during their studies and beyond." - Microbiology Today "This outstanding resource for medical students and residents training in the fields of pathology and infectious disease successfully brings together the main branches of microbiology -- bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology...The book is straightforward, logically organized, and well referenced. Addition of web sites as sources in recommended reading shows the realization of the role of the Internet in the acquisition of knowledge by today's medical students and residents. The "key point" boxes highlight and summarize the chapters, impressing on readers the significant points without being lengthy and wordy. Ample photographs, diagrams, tables, and charts supplement the text....This book, with its easy to read format, abundant visuals, and modest price, will be a favorite among medical students and residents." Emma Khan, MD(University of Kansas Medical Center).

Synopsis

This book has its origins in the famous bacteriology textbook by Mackie and McCartney, originally published in 1925. In the 14th edition Mackie & McCartney split into two volumes. The first (this book) is an organism-based systematic account of medical microbiology aimed at medical students. The teaching of microbiology follows different patterns in different medical schools and different regions, this book is for those schools where the subject is taught based on the infective organism, as opposed to the disease-centred approach of some schools. The book is divided into six sections, with the bulk of the text giving an organism-based systematic coverage of microbiology. Each organism is considered under a standard set of headings: description / pathogenesis / clinical features / laboratory diagnosis / treatment / epidemiology. Immunology is covered where it is of direct relevance to the understanding of microbial infection.Medical Microbiology has established itself as the premier UK-originated organism-based microbiology text. For this edition the text has been cut by 10% to sharpen its focus while new chapters look at subjects of growing importance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443054541
• ISBN 13: 9780443054549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 690
• Editor: Greenwood David, Slack R.C.B., Peutherer John F.