Review of medical microbiology and immunology : a guide to clinical infectious diseases

Ace your medical courses and pass the Boards with the most up-to-date review of medical microbiology and immunology! A Doody's Core Title for 2022! This trusted, popular guide provides a high-yield review of the most important aspects of microbiology and immunology in a concise yet comprehensive style. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology covers both basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Important infectious diseases are discussed using an organ system approach. The effective mix of engaging narrative text, color images, tables, figures, Q&As, and clinical vignettes make this an invaluable, proven one-stop guide to mastering the application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. This updated edition reflects the latest research, treatment, and developments, as well as a new chapter on COVID-19. Outstanding Tools for USMLE Studying: Facilitates any study objective or learning style Essential for USMLE review and medical microbiology coursework 654 USMLE-style practice questions test your knowledge Complete USMLE-style practice exam Pearls cover the basic science necessary for passing the USMLE 50 clinical cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis Concise summaries of medically important organisms Color images depict clinically important findings, such as infectious disease lesions Color micrographs of stained microorganisms Chapter-ending self-assessment questions and answers New chapter on COVID-19 with images Chapter 1_ Bacteria Compared With Other Microorganisms Chapter 2_ Structure of Bacterial Cells Chapter 3_ Growth Chapter 4_ Genetics Chapter 5_ Classification of Medically Important Bacteria Chapter 6_ The Human Microbiome Chapter 7_ Pathogenesis Chapter 8_ Host Defenses Chapter 9_ Laboratory Diagnosis Chapter 10_ Antibacterial Drugs_ Mechanism of Action Chapter 11_ Antibacterial Drugs_ Resistance Chapter 12_ Bacterial Vaccines Chapter 13_ Sterilization & Disinfection Chapter 14_ Overview of the Major Pathogens & Introduction to Anaerobic Bacteria Chapter 15_ Gram-Positive Cocci Chapter 16_ Gram-Negative Cocci Chapter 17_ Gram-Positive Rods Chapter 18_ Gram-Negative Rods Related to the Enteric Tract Chapter 19_ Gram-Negative Rods Related to the Respiratory Tract Chapter 20_ Gram-Negative Rods Related to Animal Sources (Zoonotic Organisms) Chapter 21_ Mycobacteria Chapter 22_ Actinomycetes Chapter 23_ Mycoplasmas Chapter 24_ Spirochetes Chapter 25_ Chlamydiae Chapter 26_ Rickettsiae Chapter 27_ Minor Bacterial Pathogens Part III_ Basic Virology_ Introduction Chapter 28_ Structure Chapter 29_ Replication Chapter 30_ Genetics & Gene Therapy Chapter 31_ Classification of Medically Important Viruses Chapter 32_ Pathogenesis Chapter 33_ Host Defenses Chapter 34_ Laboratory Diagnosis Chapter 35_ Antiviral Drugs Chapter 36_ Viral Vaccines Part IV_ Clinical Virology_ Introduction Chapter 37_ Herpesviruses, Poxviruses, & Human Papilloma Virus Chapter 38_ Respiratory Viruses Chapter 39_ Important Childhood Viruses Chapter 40_ Viruses That Infect the Enteric Tract Chapter 41_ Hepatitis Viruses Chapter 42_ Arboviruses, Rabies Virus, & Ebola Virus Chapter 43_ Tumor Viruses Chapter 44_ Slow Viruses & Prions Chapter 45_ Human Immunodeficiency Virus Chapter 46_ Minor Viral Pathogens Chapter 47_ Basic Mycology Chapter 48_ Cutaneous & Subcutaneous Mycoses Chapter 49_ Systemic Mycoses Chapter 50_ Opportunistic Mycoses Part VI_ Parasitology_ Introduction Chapter 51_ Intestinal & Urogenital—Protozoa Chapter 52_ Blood & Tissue Protozoa Chapter 53_ Minor Protozoan Pathogens Chapter 54_ Cestodes Chapter 55_ Trematodes Chapter 56_ Nematodes Chapter 57_ Overview of Immunity Chapter 58_ Innate Immunity Chapter 59_ Adaptive Immunity_ Lymphocyte Antigen Receptors Chapter 60_ Adaptive Immunity_ T-Cell–Mediated Immunity Chapter 61_ Adaptive Immunity_ B Cells & Antibodies Chapter 62_ Major Histocompatibility Complex & Transplantation Chapter 63_ Complement Chapter 64_ Antigen–Antibody Reactions in the Laboratory Chapter 65_ Hypersensitivity (Allergy) Chapter 66_ Tolerance & Autoimmune Disease Chapter 67_ Tumor Immunity Chapter 68_ Immunodeficiency Chapter 69_ Ectoparasites That Cause Human Disease Chapter 70_ Bone & Joint Infections Chapter 71_ Cardiac Infections Chapter 72_ Central Nervous System Infections Chapter 73_ Gastrointestinal Tract Infections Chapter 74_ Pelvic Infections Chapter 75_ Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Chapter 76_ Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Chapter 77_ Infections of the Skin & Skin Structures Chapter 78_ Urinary Tract Infections Chapter 79_ Sepsis & Septic Shock Chapter 80_ Eye Infections Part X_ Brief Summaries of Medically Important Organisms_ Introduction Part XI_ Clinical Cases_ Introduction Part XII_ Pearls for the USMLE_ Introduction "Essential for USMLE review and medical microbiology coursework! Ace your medical courses and pass the Boards with the most up-to-date review of medical microbiology and immunology! This trusted, popular guide provides a high-yield review of the most important aspects of microbiology and immunology in a concise yet comprehensive style. 'Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology' covers both basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Important infectious diseases are discussed using an organ system approach. The effective mix of engaging narrative text, color images, tables, figures, Q&As, and clinical vignettes make this an invaluable, proven one-stop guide to mastering the application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. This updated edition reflects the latest research, treatment, and developments, as well as enhanced information on COVID-19. Outstanding tools for USMLE studying : facilitates any study objective or learning style ; essential for USMLE review and medical microbiology coursework ; 654 USMLE-style practice questions test your knowledge ; complete USMLE-style practice exam ; Pearls cover the basic science necessary for passing the USMLE ; 50 clinical cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis ; concise summaries of medically important organisms ; color images depict clinically important findings, such as infectious disease lesions ; color micrographs of stained microorganisms ; chapter-ending self-assessment questions and answers ; updated information on COVID-19."-- taken from back cover