Problem-Based Microbiology
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Microbiology, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, General
| Author: | Swapan K. Nath, Sanjay G. Revankar | ISBN: | 9781455705337 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | December 7, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Saunders | Language: | English |
| Author: | Swapan K. Nath, Sanjay G. Revankar |
| ISBN: | 9781455705337 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | December 7, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Saunders |
| Language: | English |
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.
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Presents a detailed clinical case study for each infectious disease covered, including treatment and outcomes.
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Integrates basic and clinical sciences.
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Covers the most common infectious diseases, including bioterrorism agents and emerging infectious diseases.
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Promotes active learning by presenting the case study as an unknown, and then providing differential diagnosis tables and rationales.
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Features over 350 full-color illustrations and images of clinical disease to reinforce written material.
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Highlights key symptoms, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis for rapid review.
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Provides summary tables of important diseases caused by the infecting organism.
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Includes practice questions to help prepare for the USMLE step 1 and 2 exams.
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.
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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.
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Highlights key symptoms, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis for rapid review.
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Provides summary tables of important diseases caused by the infecting organism.
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Includes practice questions to help prepare for the USMLE step 1 and 2 exams.
