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Infection and Microbiology at a Glance
Healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners love the market-leading at a Glance series because of its concise, simple approach and excellent illustrations.
There is clear, concise text to explain every bite-sized chapter. Each chapter is arranged as a double-page spread with easy-to-follow diagrams.
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This handy guide covers everything you need to know about infectious diseases and microbiology!
As part of the newly revised and expanded fifth edition of medical microbiology and infection at a glance, distinguished authors Stephen H. Gillespie and Kathleen B. An insightful and popular introduction to medical microbiology, presented by distinguished authors Stephen H. Gillespie and Kathleen B. This rapidly growing and evolving field is packed with foundational facts and principles.
In addition to new research, the authors added several new chapters on topics including sepsis, infection disease eradication, normal flora in health and disease, non-tuberculous mycobacteria, antifungal therapy, bioterrorism, and high consequence infections, all of which have been revised and updated to include new research. The following information will also be helpful to readers:
An overview of innate immunity, pathogen classification, and flora in health and disease in medical microbiology
Keeping the body healthy, preventing antibiotic resistance, and controlling emerging and new infections
Study of bacterial infections, including staphylococcal, streptococcal, and alpha-haemolytic streptococci, TB, and leprosy
Discusses virus classification, virus structure, herpes viruses, DNA viruses, measles, mumps, rubella, and influenza.
The fungi and parasites described in a concise manner
All of the body’s systems are affected by infection
This book is ideal for students studying medicine and medical science, as well as Foundation Programme doctors and interns seeking a quick overview of infection practice. Allied health students, including those studying nursing and laboratory science, and general microbiology students, will find this comprehensive book an invaluable resource.
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