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The new edition of this popular text presents microbiology in a succinct, easy-to-use, and engaging manner. Clear discussions explain how microbes cause disease in humans, and review the updated vaccines and new antibiotics currently available to treat these diseases. Expert coverage of basic principles, the immune response, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology ensures that you'll understand all the facts vital to the practice of medicine today. A revised artwork program illustrates the appearance of disease, simplifying complex information, while text boxes and additional summary tables emphasize essential concepts and learning issues for more efficient exam review. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable...Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...updated features for both students and instructors...and much more-further enhances your study and exponentially boosts your reference power.

• Focuses on why the biologic properties of organisms are important to disease in humans, equipping you with a practical understanding of microbiology.
  
• Examines etiology, epidemiology, host defenses, identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control for each microbe in consistently organized chapters, enabling you to find the information you need fast.
  
• Features summary tables and text boxes that emphasize essential concepts and learning issues, enabling you to make your exam review more efficient.
  
• Correlates basic science with clinical practice through review questions at the end of each chapter to help you understand the clinical relevance of the organisms examined.
  
• Uses clinical cases from literature reports to illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Customer Reviews (20)

Book came just as expected.
Book arrived brand new at my apartment still in the plastic wrap. There were no surprises, and I am very pleased. Author is very thorough on the topics presented. Full color pages help for a better understanding.

Poorley Organized, poorley written
User:medical student, allopathic USA school
Time of use:2 years

This book's presentation of microbiology is disorganized and often hard to follow. Particularly bad is the way each microbe family/viral family is laid out.There is little consistency from bug to bug...headers and sentences like the following are typical:

"Pathogenesis and Immunity:
Only the pathogenesis of rabies virus infection is discussed here"

The 'immunity' discussion is a sentence in a table on a following page...

This book would be an excellent book for an survey course in undergraduate micro.It is completely unacceptable at the professional level and in particular to the medical student, where it is important to absorb a great quantity of information in a little time.At my school I hear the professors constantly say "it is poor, but it is better than the alternative."

One would be better served to invest in Cecil's text of medicine.Though dense, at least the writing is such that one can skim quickly and learn the high points of each bug.

Good book
This is a very good book for medicine students. I'm in the second year and has been very usefull. But this book dont justify changing your 5 edition on it. Almost all the chapters are equal, with just some boxes with clinical cases, and there is no answers to the questions of the end of the chapters, although the answers are clearly in the text, the old one, or at least the one that i saw in the library, had all the answers whith some complement to the text.

Excelent!
I am in love with my book, is in excelent conditions. Really Amazon is a perfect way to have good quality in a book.

Required text
This book is wonderful!This book alone with my class notes are the only thing that I need to learn medical microbiology. ... Read more

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Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review

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Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review!

Customer Reviews (7)

Outdated and too bulky for step 1
As a medical student, our Micro course required this book because it had USMLE style questions in it and no one would buy the massive medical micro book that wasn't a review. Okay, so this book is actually out of date on a lot of subjects and doesn't even give accurate information on the pathogenesis, especially the virology and mycology sections. If you are reviewing for the USMLE step 1, this book is WAY to cumbersome to read in the 4-7 weeks that you have to review. If you need a quick brush up, Google "South Carolina Microbiology" and you should find a website that will provide more than enough information for the Step. i.e., save your money, look at the pathmicro site from SC, and buy q-bank!

Excellent Immunology Section! Must read for Step 1
I only read the 90 or so pages of this book that covered Immunology as per the recommendation of many other students that had used it solely for that. It is by far the best immunology text I have come across, especially for Step 1 review (on account of the short length of the immuno section) and I own at least 3 immuno books including High Yield, Case Files, and some Lange review of Micro/Immuno book that I do not think are nearly as good. If you are thinking about buying an Immunology book to review for Step 1 or even to use during a med school immunology course, look no further. I highly recommend this book.

Superior to "Made Ridiculously Simple" micro review book
My Micro professor writes questions for the USMLE Step 1. I was not doing well on his exams, but this book helped shoot my exam score up by 14%! I had used the "Made Ridiculously Simple" micro review book, but I found it too superficial. It helps to know the "why"; I could never just memorize and regurgitate for an exam. This book is well updated, colored photos are great, well organized and thorough but not to endless detail. *One weak point: the immunology section is disappointing, but I would still recommend it for the micro part.

Excellent Book
I had Dr. Chamberlain as my infectious Disease instructor. He is able to make a difficult subject both interesting and entertaining. The format of the book allows for a complete understanding of how infectious microbes effect different organ systems. Together with the easy to undestand text and fantastic color pictures, it makes for one of the best medical microbiology book on the market. Do yourself a favor and do not pass up this book...you will not regret it.

Great
Great review of micro.Well organized and arranges the bugs in different categories and illnesses.highly recommended ... Read more

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The perfect tool for course review and exam preparation! This brand-new resource is a companion to Dr. Murray’s best-selling Medical Microbiology, 5th Edition. It features more than 550 USMLE-style questions, with answers and rationales that examine bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Like its parent text, this review guide focuses on how microbes cause disease in humans and emphasizes facts vital to clinical practice. Readers will find the latest knowledge and advances in the field … page references to the 5th Edition … and full-color illustrations. * Makes an excellent study tool for the microbiology portion of the USMLE Step 1 exam. * Presents questions in the USMLE style to familiarize readers with the exam format. * Includes correct answers for every questions, plus rationales that explain why those answers are correct. * Features page references to the main text for each answer, making more information easy to find. * Integrates 70 color illustrations that demonstrate complex concepts and the appearance of disease. * Considers etiology, epidemiology, host defenses, identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control for a broad range of pathogens. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great questions for microbiology but need topic-specific organization
The best way I've found to learn material is to do problems. Hence I purchased this book to complement the course lecture / notes offering at my school. The questions are very good, many are vignette-based which is similar to the way our exams are written. In terms of the material covered and the difficulty of the questions, I would give this a 4 or a 5.

However the book has only four chapters - Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology and Parasitology. My school teaches material based on modules - Cardiovascular, Pulmonoary, GI, etc. Hence, trying to find the appropriate questions to to in the book is a nightmare. For instance, if I want to review my pulmonary learning, I first go to the Bacteriology question, read the intro to EACH question, and determine if it's something I'm supposed to know about (ie is it an URTI, LRTI, pneumonia, typical/atypical tuberculosis, etc). I have to do this for each of the four sections (well, for Pulmonary at least Parasitology is not applicable). As you can imagine this can be a painstaking process, especially since I, like most medical students, am already pressed for time.

This would not be such a problem if there was a list somewhere - either in the book or on the web - listing questions based on topic. For instance, with Pulmonary - Bacteriology q4, 9, 20, 28, 34, 41, 49, 55, 121; Virology - 54, 76, 100; Mycology - 17, 21, 22, 25.

Alas, such a list does not exist, But, as far as I know, this is the best / only question book available, so it will have to suffice. Again, if material were organized better or if question numbers were listed somewhere based on topic, I would give this book a 4 if not 5. But because of the difficulty in finding appropriate questions, I'm giving it a 3-.

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Overall good transaction.
The book was received in a timely manner and my friend, whom I purchased it for, found it very helpful in her study and thought that the overall physical quality of the book was great as well. ... Read more

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No other text clarifies the link between microbiology and human disease states like Sherris Medical Microbiology

For more than a quarter-of-a-century Sherris has been unmatched in its ability to help you understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease. Through a dynamic, engaging approach, this classic text gives you a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.

The fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect this rapidly-moving field’s latest developments and includes a host of learning aids including clinical cases, USMLE-type questions, marginal notes, and extensive new full-color art.

Features

• 66 chapters that simply and clearly describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can bring about infectious diseases
• Core sections on viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases open with new chapters detailing basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents and feature a consistent presentation covering Organism (structure, replication, genetics, etc.), Disease (epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunity), and Clinical Aspects (manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention)
• Explanations of host-parasite relationship, dynamics of infection, and host response
• USMLE-style questions and a clinical case conclude each chapter on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases
• All tables, photographs, and illustrations are now in full color
• Clinical Capsules cover the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
• Marginal Notes highlight key points within a paragraph to facilitate review

Customer Reviews (2)

Good book
As a first year medical student I've really enjoyed this book.I think it's tough to make an all inclusive book on microbiology but Sherris does a pretty good job.I think it's got the right balance of clinical and micro information for a med student.I love the little summary lines they put in the margins- it helps you pick out the most important stuff and skim through stuff you already know or don't need to know.Very readable- not too dense, not to superficial.I was a microbiology major in college and had a lot of books that went into much more depth on stuff like molecular biology and had very little clinical information and so, again, for medical students and board prep, I think this has the right combination of material.

Great book, but they left out a lot
Don't throw away your Fourth Edition! The Fifth Edition has a lot to recommend it: much better artwork, more sensible organization of basic theory and microbe-specific detail, up-to-date pathophysiology and therapies, etc. In the Preface the editors state that much material has been "trimmed" to keep this edition the same size as the previous one. They should have opted for a bigger book. First, they left out all the references; not a single one is to be found. This was a valuable feature of the Fourth Edition, and pointed to much relevant material for further study. A cryptic excuse for this is that the emphasis is on the "text narrative", not reference material. That's nonsense; all good medical textbooks have references.

There has been a turnaround of authors in this multi-authored book. The new guys seem to have ignored several changes in the taxonomy of bacteria and viruses, such as the designation of Flavivirus as a Family and the split of Papovavirus into Papillomavirus and Polyomavirus. The new tables still contain the old errors, such as asserting that Hepatitis B is a Family when in fact it belongs to the Hepadnaviridae Family. There are numerous little errors like this that have been carried over from the Fourth Edition; apparently, the new authors cut-and-pasted what looked good without examining it for accuracy.

The stuff that was "trimmed" was not "older and less important information", as stated in the Preface. The editors apparently have figured out that USMLE-obsessed students are more interested in answering test questions than understanding anything, so a lot of viral and bacterial anatomy has been cut. We can now view these entities as more of a black box than something with important innards.

Some of the ambiguous or unclear explanations of the Fourth Edition have been carried over to the Fifth, such as the description of the One Step Growth Experiment, which would be unintelligible were it not for Wikipedia.

I cannot find an errata page for any Lange textbook. This is a Good Thing, since we can now rest assured that there are never any errors in their books. Too bad there isn't a contact form for sending suggestions for improvement for the next edition; this is a really good book, but apparently they don't need the likes of you and me to make it even better. Don't bother sending suggestions to Customer Service; it will be filed away by someone unfamiliar with the word "enzyme".

The Preface references a web site which purportedly contains an "online learning center" with lots of extra stuff, like "additional cases, questions, and study aids". As of this writing, it is vaporware, and I've complained to the publisher. In fact, Lange doesn't even have a reference to this (Fifth) edition up yet. Maybe all this will be in place by the time you read this.

If you don't have the Fourth Edition, you can probably get it very cheap, and I suggest you do so (in addition to buying the Fifth Edition) for the references and the enhanced technical detail.
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The landmark clinical guide to the role microorganisms play in human health and illnesses -- extensively revised and updated

A Doody's Core Title!

Linking fundamental microbiology concepts with the diagnosis and treatment of clinical infections, this one-of-a-kind, portable text delivers an essential overview of the organisms and agents involved in clinical microbiology. In addition to brief descriptions of the organisms, you'll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book's purpose is to introduce basic clinical microbiologythrough the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology giving you a far-reaching, yet accessible review of the discipline that you can't find anywhere else. Supporting this acclaimed coverage are more than 300 informative illustrations and tables, each designed to clarify and drive home important chapter concepts.

Customer Reviews (4)

Great Reference
This is my third version of Med Micro and the series continue to add useful and interesting information. It really is a great reference book for school or work for those in the field of Medicine, Epidemiology or Microbiology. Good stuff.

Good book
Good microbiology text book. However if you don't mind reading it off the computer this book is available online free of cost I guess.
The book is informative but I did not like the color of the pictures - all are pretty much diff shades of the same color. Leaving that the book is good.

very good
All the figures and chapters are clear and usefull for learning clinical microbiology especially for the medical students and thinking microbiologically.Medical Microbiology, 24th edition (Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology)

office text
I purchased this text to help review for the FNP examination.It is an excellent resource--one that I frequently pull off the shelf to review.I would strongly recommend it for your medical library.
The only criticism I have is that the layoutof topics and headings is a bit awkward, but the index does allow for quick access to topics.Interesting read, and great resource. ... Read more

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MIMS' MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY offers thorough and up-to-date coverage of microbiology and basic immunology, through a clinically relevant, systems-based approach. The textbook emphasises the microbiology of the agents causing disease, and the diseases affecting individual organ systems. Through thorough cross referencing, the reader can easily find what they need, whether seeking information from a systems or a microbe perspective. Nearly 500 illustrations support the text, and summary introductory and summary key facts boxes strengthen the clarity and usefulness of the text.

• Systems-based approach to microbiology reflects integrated and case-based teaching
  
• Stresses the role of the immune system in infectious disease, in line with the move towards integrated, systems-based teaching (where for example diseases like meningitis are taught as part of a Nervous system module)
  
• Chapter Introduction boxes (now revised to be in bullet points), Summary Headings throughout each chapter and Key Facts boxes at the end of each chapter allow easy access to key concepts, and valuable review tools
  
• Extensively cross-referenced Pathogen Review section means the reader can navigate the text either through a systems-based or a pathogen-based path, as they choose

Customer Reviews (2)

Fantastic
I wanted this book so badly because I had to study pretty much everything in that book.

Now I'm glad I bought it because I succeded on my exams :)

Thank you

finally bugs make sense
I read another book that was based on classifications of bugs, studied it diligently for a year in med school before finding this text, which is human system based. Love it.

If you think of things in terms of big picture and clinical presentation, this book may be a very big help. And it's super well written. Kind of fun, even late at night.

Not everyone learns the same way. On the spectrum, i was a philosophy/lit major fyi. ... Read more

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A brief, clear, thorough, and highly enjoyable approach to clinical microbiology, brimming with mnemonics, humor, summary charts and illustrations, from AIDS to "flesh-eating bacteria" to ebola, mad cow disease, hantavirus, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, etc. Excellent Board review.
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Customer Reviews (156)

most useful book
This is definitely one of the most useful books for microbio in med school. Great synopsis on everything, especially when you're expected to know stuff that wasn't presented. The charts are great, too. I would recommend this to anyone over another more detailed book for class.

Makes micro funny and memorable
The slightly silly cartoons really are good about drawing your attention to what's important, and making it stick in your head.Great book.

micro
this is a great review book that is full of stupid but incredibly memorable cartoons and tricks in the book.it's not completely comprehensive but is a great way to spend less time memorizing little details.without the chapters on antibiotics and antifungals i would have failed my micro exam!

lifesaver
This book is awesome. It's saved my in micro. Totally worth it if your professor is as.. organized.. as mine.

excellent
This is an excellent book for a high range of students whether you are first exposed to microbiology or have taken the course many times.It has great mnemonics and funny pictures.very easy read. ... Read more

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The latest edition of this internationally popular textbook has been substantially updated and improved to keep it at the forefront of clinical microbiology. Its systems-based approach emphasizes the microbiology of the agents responsible for the diseases that affect individual areas of the body. Over 250 full-color diagrams clarify complicated concepts-paired with color clinical photographs that demonstrate the clinical relevance of the science.

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Customer Reviews (5)

very easy to read, lots of examples, bright pictures and diagrams
i like this book a lot. it has bright pictures and diagrams, gives lots of good examples to make things easier to understand, and is not too wordy. this is a book i will actually read.

top notch medical micro book
I've written reviews for several textbooks, and it is not uncommon for me to rant extensively about high prices and the use of color solely for the purpose of making a book appear flashy.In the case of Mims Medical Microbiology though, I have nothing but good things to say.This is an example of a book that uses quite a bit of color, but does so with good purpose.Moreover the color is not overdone, and it is generally used effectively to draw the reader's attention to important concepts or to make illustrations more clear, or realistic.While the price of the book is not trivial, this is still an excellent bargain when one considers the quality of the content.The text is is clearly written and well organized for learning.I highly recommend it for those looking for excellent introductory materials on medical microbiology.

Wise Choice for Learning Infectious Diseases
This text book is outstanding in terms of clear pictures and detailed descriptions. It exhibits numerous color photos which help remember the clinical signs and appearances of common infectious diseases. On the other hand, the text excellently outlines and explains the underlying theory and treatments. This book takes a modern approach to teach Microbiology by introducing the contents in a system based mannar. This is very different from the traditional way of teaching the subject in which the materials are delivered species by species. I think this way is more clinically relevant and thus, suits the needs of health care students.

A Necessary Resource for any Microbiologist
Medical Microbiology would be an excellent reference book for any microbiologist.It contains general information about any bacterium you can imagine as well as overviews of the diseases various bacteria cause.Symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options are covered indetail.The book also contains wonderfully vivid pictorial accounts of thebacteria and their various modes of pathogenicity.A fascinating,well-organized text of sophisticated microbiology!

surprisingly easy to understand microbiology with you!!!
At least a very "biologically correct" textbook of microbial diseases, I'm going to translate it only for fun, for me and for my italian entourage; and so many beautiful pictures that I never seen before in a similar text in Italy.I'd like to translate it for publication if possible. Antonio Angioi (microbiologist), Sassari, Italy ... Read more

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Save hours of study time, build test taking confidence, and ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with most user-friendly, complete, and frequently updated review of medical microbiology and immunology available

There's no faster or more effective way to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and course exams than Medical Microbiology & Immunology Examination. Completely updated throughout, the Ninth Edition offers a concise, high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, with an emphasis on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases.

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The leading microbiology text! Thoroughly revised and updated, this book provides students with a solid grasp of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of major therapy. Includes complete discussions of the major bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens. Highlighted marginal notes and clinical applications are included throughout. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

SHERRIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN INTRODUCTORY TEXT, BUT....
Concise and clinically relevant, Sherris Medical Microbiology is more than just an introductory text. It harbours abundant information that will interest anyone with a career in healthcare. The book paid total tribute to all aspects of pathogenic bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and immunology. Simple and clear explanations were used throughout.
However, at this level, one would be disappointed that Sherris has lost touch with being up-to-date. As a result, the excellent (4th edition of) Medical Microbiology by Murray, et al, has relegated Sherris' efforts to that of a second fiddle. It offers a better value for money; and boasts of the most up-to-date information currently on sale.

Read this book first!
I've tried many other books on microbiology and on infectious diseases which cover bacteria and virology. This book by far exceeds those. It is taught in a clear manner for the beginner student. But this book has awealth of information for more advanced students to learn from. The bookcomes complete with annoted notes on the sides of the pages, giving youbasic notes on what the paragraph is discusses, excellent for quickreviewing! This is by far the best microbiology book I have encounteredwhen faced with exactly what I want to learn about - bacteriology,virology, parasitiology and concepts of immunology. It also covers thestrains of viruses and bacteria - as well as other parasites that can bringabout [infectious] disease. I've read other books of this type which costalmost double this book and haven't gotten anything close to what can bedelivered from this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone with aninterest of bacteriology, virology or infectious diseases. Whether you're astudent of just someone with an interest in learning more about thesesubjects.

A superb introductory text for medical students.
This third edition of Sherris Medical Microbiology serves a badly needed role in basic science medical education. The vast array of prokaryotic and eukaryotic infecting organisms can be baffling to the novice practitioner, and this text serves as agood foundation on which to build more specialized insight. For a quick list of strong and weak points, scroll to the end of the review.

The first sevenchapters discuss the biology of the prokaryotic cell and the virus, with an obvious focus on areas of cell structure and viral physiology that are affected by antibiotic and antiviral therapies.Biochemists will find this area thin, but it is not intended to provide specific, in-depth information of the subjects.

The following three chapters discuss host-parasite relationships, and this area is one of the text's true strong points. The dynamics of infection are the meat of the forces that govern whether an organism will overpower its host or be destroyed.The text does a strong job of laying out the fundamental mechanisms of bacterial colonization and host reponse.

Chapters eleven through fourteen cover spread and control of infection, and here the book could be stronger. There are excellent discussions of the mechanisms of antimicrobial chemistry, and of host resistance, but little to guide a novice with the most important aspect of antimicrobial therapy: how to select an agent. There are really only two tables of suggested regimens, which although they could be memorized, are no better than, say, a copy of Sanford in the coat pocket. What medical students need most is an understanding of how to pick an agent, and there just isn't enough here to assist a student in how to prioritize one's options.

Forty-four chapters of bug-by-bug descriptions of all clinically signifiacnt pathogens follow. These discussions are all reasonably thorough and complete, although occasional tidbits are missing, such as whether rabies infects rodents or not, and some specific bacterium-disease relationships are omitted (e.g. Chromobacter violaceum and chronic granulomatous disease).

The book's other real strength and utility to medical students lies in the final twenty-three chapters, which discuss syndromes of infcetion. Here the studnet can learn what a cellulitis or a pneumonia really is, from a microbial point of view. Unfortunately, again, antibiotic choices are not well laid out for the reader.

In short, this is an excellent text for medical students, but not for house officers. The basic science is well described, but practical guidelines are scanty.

Strengths:
1. Strong discussion of host-parasite relationships, and infectious control.
2. Useful discussion of disease syndromes.
3. large, easy-to-read pages, with margin notes to quickly locate material of interest.

Weaknesses:
1. Weak on practical matters, such as antibiotic selection

Suggestions for next edition:

Add a section on antibiotic selection, and empiric approach to infection. ... Read more

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This book provides students with a short yet thorough review of microbiology and immunology, needed in the first year of medical school. The information is great for both course review and USMLE test prep. Includes clinical case studies required in medical school curriculum and examinations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

All you need for USMLE STEP 1 Microbio and Immuno
Very concise presentation, easy to read and understandable. The questions in the back are KEY- do these and you will rock this section of the boards. The best bang for your buck. Look no further.

Must buy for USLME
This book is good for the USLME microbiology portion.It gives essential detail of high-yield items.However, I also used:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
(ISBN: 0971999635)
The second book I got on Amazon.com also.I recommend the first book as a great summary to getting to the essential details of microbiology.I advise getting the second book to help prepare for the type of questions to know for the USLME.

Complete Medical Microbiology Review Book..
'Medical Microbiology and Immunology: Examination and Board review' is more than a good book. The organization and contents of the book are great. Summaries of the most important microorganisms at the end of each section of the book make it excellent for quick reviewing what one has just read. Also, the book includes unique chapters like normal flora, laboratory diagnosis, and vaccines which are really helpful. The immunology section extensively provide a solit understanding of the immune mechanisms, using illustrative figures and mnemonics. Moreover, the MCQs at the end of the book, along with the clinical cases, emphasize on the important areas in medical microbiology.

One more thing I have to complement is the use of bold font in the book; this made skimming chapters quickly before a final microbiology exam a 'stressless' event, and gave confidence.

To be neutral in my review, the book lacks a good mycology section (You need another book for mycology).

Pretty time-saving
No time to type (because of preparin' the board), so only one opinion. GGGOOOOOODDDDD!!

good reference book
It is really very good book to study,but too much for exam ... Read more

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The Fifth Edition of this popular text offers students a thorough introduction to basic pathogenic microbiology. Completely revised for this edition, the book now includes an updated and reorganized immunology section, as well as two new chapters--Biotechnology and Medicine and Clinical Microbiology. Throughout the text, pedagogical aids assist the student, including chapter objectives, chapter outlines, study questions, and Under the Microscope entries offering clinical and historical perspectives on various subjects. A 300-question electronic textbook is available. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (25)

good for USMLE step1
I bought this product to help with usmle step 1, very good flashcards, they are very helpful as a supplement to your current review book plan. I would not recommend as a stand alone study tool.

Awesome!
This resource covers every bug you are likely to see on the USMLE. The USMLE-style questions are a helpful way of organizing the most likely and classic presentation of different bugs, however unlikely you are to see that perfect presentation in your clinic. It is also helpful that they organize bugs based on laboratory findings, which I'm sure will be useful when you one day hear that you have a Gram +, Cat + Cocci growing in your culture.

Some might say that making cards help them study, annotating and highlighting a base set of cards is faster and just as effective for me. Learning the names, then putting them on a huge chart with their lab findings in a hierarchy and the bug's characteristics below helped me organize the information, and the cards helped to make sure I knew it all forwards and backwards.

Very Helpful
Microcards contain helpful organization schematics, clinical vignettes, and all you need to know about the bugs. Really great as a supplemental micro study tool.

very pleased
I am very pleased overall with these cards. I have only used the bacteriology section so far, but for the most part they correlate very well with my class information. And if there is something they left out, the cards are big enough to add it in. I think they will come in handy when I study for the boards next year.

Not really "flash cards"
When I think of "flash cards" I think on one side there is a word, or a question, and I've got to figure out what is on the other side. I had bought these flash cards thinking there would be a clinical scenario on one side, with the bug on the other side with some important pertinent information.

Instead, the bug's name was on BOTH sides (precluding you from guessing if you wanted to quiz yourself). This is essentially a review book that was placed on nice flash cards. These are NOT good for review, but might be good if you are first learning the material. Some of the flow charts are nice, but nothing you can't find in another review book.

This is not a good resource if you just read the Micro section in First Aid and you want to see how much you've retained. I would not suggest these for USMLE Step 1 Studying. ... Read more

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Providing a solid introduction to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology, this accessible, full-color text helps you develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting. A reader-friendly, "building block" approach to microbiology moves progressively from basic concepts to advanced understanding, guiding you through the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases.

Customer Reviews (7)

This book is horrible I have a degree in Microbiology and it is a very difficult understand.
I have to say for myself it is a very difficult read.This layout of this book is horrible.I am a in a MLT program and we were given this book as our textbook.The teacher that we have isn't the best either so I thought at least I have the book.Well I was wrong.

excellent book for the micro lover
this book is great. very detailed, easy to understand, and great pictures and tables. the only problem...it quite heavy. but good science books often are..

Practical text book for diagnostic microbiology
I really think this is a great book. I am a medical doctor who wants to finish her specialisation in virology, microbiology and environmental hygiene. This book really covers the practical techniques to identify different microorganisms. You finally understand which steps are taken, the flow-charts are excellent. I have not found a similar book in the German literature.

Up-to-date micro for the MLT student
The hospital where my wife is doing MLT clinicals had this book. She was so impressed with it, she wanted one of her own. It is up-to-date with many color and B/W pictures of the most recent micro technologies and procedures. East to read and understand.

What?
This book is very hard to understand.It is not written for the average student. ... Read more

Product Description
The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content - and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.

• A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
• Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
• Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
• Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
• A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.

Customer Reviews (16)

An Expensive Bet!!
It is a good book- New but is a little over priced as many of my friends got it for a little less like around 10 dollars.It is a well maintained one but I think is over pricedat that price.But was deliveredon time as promised.

goob book. not for everybody
fairly good book, helpful differentiation flows, tables and keys for lab work. not so much for medicine students.

diagnostic micro book review
The book arrived in excellent condition within a 3-5 day period which was much quicker that it said it would come!

as advertised
the book was still in wrapper no damage of any kind and was shipped quicklyt

Diagnostic Microbiology, Bailey & Scott's
This is an excellent resource book for Medical Technologists working in the clinical microbiology laboratory. ... Read more

Product Description
This microbiology textbook is intended for medical students and aims to serve as a concise review text. Medical relevance is emphasized throughout and clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of each infection are described. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Excellent diagrams, easy to read format, and covers much.
Unlike Zinsser Micro which is so complex and hard to read for beginners ....and not as easy to understand, Baron is simple-minded and yet covers all the major info. This book is really good for med students 'cause of theeasy to read interface and diagrams.Reading is actually a PLEASURE withthis book! ... Read more

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Accelerated answers for the microbiology and immunology course exams and the USMLE Step 1-written by students, for students

This book covers all of the important topics for the USMLE as well as everyday information that will be used in class and clinic." -- Darin K. Winn, M4, University of Utah School of Medicine

This is the easiest study aid to use for last minute studying." -- David K. Lee, M2, Harvard Medical School

If you're a medical student on the go, gearing up for the microbiology and immunology course/shelf exam and the USMLE Step 1 exam can present a big challenge. How do you boil down your microbiology and immunology course work into only the most critical concepts, so you can have the edge at exam time?

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Encompassing twenty-four clinically important and frequently encountered infectious diseases, the text provides all the necessary background and the most up-to-date treatment of the microbes that cause diseases in humans. Each fully illustrated case study is introduced with a patient history, differential diagnosis, clinical clues, laboratory data, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention. Presented as unknowns, the cases challenge readers to create a differential diagnosis just as they would in practice, including noninfectious causes that could present similar clinical findings. ... Read more