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REA's Super Reviews help students brush up on tough subjects. They are more thorough than ordinary subject reviews but less complex than voluminous study guides. Numerous solved problems accompany the review and bring it to life. The Microbiology Super Review examines the history and scope of microbiology, equipment and techniques, diversity of microorganisms, microbial metabolism, transport of molecules, bacterial growth, control of microbial growth, microbial genetics, the role of microbes in disease, microbes in the environment, and microbes in industry. Exercises and quizzes enable students to check whether they have learned what they need to know, whether they understand the subject and have command of it. ... Read more

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Great source!
This book helps you as a great source if you are taking a Microbiology class.It helps you study and learnd the mos important topics.Hoever, you must read your textbook, too, and class lectures.The only bad thing is that you have to look for the topic you want to read because it will not be in the same order as your textbook.

a Must have!
I would not have Aced the course without this book.Please get it and use it!

Great review for Microbiology!!
This review book is great! I used the same brand for anatomy and physiology and it helped me tremendously. This one is great too. And much more portable than my textbook! I can take it anywhere...

Great reference for undergraduate microbiology
I took a microbiology class in undergraduate and found this book quite thorough and well-organized no nonsense approach.It got right to the point, without the added wording of many textbooks.I also used the Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi which is on amazon.com.
I found the last book to be quite on the mark with the type of questions to know for the test.These two books really helped alleviate many surprise questions on my microbiology exams.My friend who took microbiology last year recommended these two books.He was right, these two books helped me get an A. ... Read more

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This volume is a state-of-the-art revision of the previously published "Methods for General and Molecular Bacteriology". This new, expanded edition offers comprehensive coverage of methods and includes archaea and filamentous fungi, in addition to bacteria. ... Read more

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The classic resource for undergraduate microbiology laboratory courses just keeps getting better. The 60 self-contained clearly illustrated exercises, and four-color format makes Microbiological Applications: Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology, the ideal lab manual. Appropriate for either a majors or non-majors lab course, this lab manual assumes no prior organic chemistry course has been taken. ... Read more

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great purchase
Great purchase! This is exactly what I wanted. I got it extremely fast. A+. Thanks!

book
Book was exactually what I ordered off the website!! In great condition and shipped faster then promised!! I returned the book b/c my classes were changed but the refund was quick and easy!!! Great seller!!!

Not Quality
My book appeared in a reasonable amount of time, but the quality is way lower than they said the book was in.Highlighted, written in, and the binding is falling apart. Very disappointing. Wouldn't have bought the book if I knew this was the state it was in.

Nice
I got this book for a college course and it was shipped to me fast and I had it by my first class in the course so I have nothing to complain about!

decent book
I usually get very bored with science books. needed this book for college course & amazon always has great prices.I am not a science person, that is the only reason i did not give it 5.Was one of the better micro books i've had.interesting & easy to read. ... Read more

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Environmental Microbiology In the past decade, the field of environmental microbiology has made significant progress in the struggle against environmental contamination. During this period, molecular genetics has become a valuable source of new techniques for the detection of microorganisms, the degradation of hazardous chemicals, and as a means of safely controlling agricultural pests. Environmental Microbiology offers an in-depth examination of the role of microbiological processes related to environmental deterioration. Emphasizing new approaches, this book investigates the complex microbial processes involved in both the contamination of water, soil, the atmosphere, and the stratosphere, and pollution control. This comprehensive text addresses such topics as:

• Effects of acid deposition on microbial processes in waters
• Microbial transport of toxic metals
• Transport of pathogens through soils and aquifers
• Microbial processes in coastal pollution
• Bioremediation of organic contaminants in the subsurface
• Microbial control of plant disease
• Composting in the context of municipal solid waste management.

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More than 50 clinical cases help you excel in your microbiology coursework and on the USMLE Step 1The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing.Case Files: Microbiology: Second Edition presents 50+ clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario.  Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions.  The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas and Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California. ... Read more

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This is the 9th edition of the internationally recognized reference volume in the field of clinical microbiology. The revised edition continues as the definitive reference book for the laboratory diagnosis and therapeutic testing of clinically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. ... Read more

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book review
timely and up-to-date coverage of the topic.
be sure to get the companion CD of images.

A must for every Clinical microbiologist
I think that the Manual of Clinical Microbiology isa must reading for every one involved in this field. It has almost everything one needs in everyday managing of laboratory microbiology.

This book just keeps getting better
very very goog,this edition includes more color plates. These figures are especially important to such a visual discipline in microbiology,in bacteriology is excelent, VOLUME1:Bacteriology!!! and VOLUME2: Virology , Mycology, Parasitology

manual of clinical microbiology, Vol 1 and 2
This is the gold star standard for practicing clinical microbiologists

ONE STEP BENEATH EXCELLENCE
At 1773 pages, the "Manual of Clinical Microbiology" is a good (medium size) reference for a clinical or diagnostic microbiologist. It offers detailed information on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Its authority is unquestionable. Pathologists, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and anybody whose business concerns infectious diseases will find the book useful.
The only setback is that it is awkwardly expensive. Many potential buyers would be enticed by cheaper alternatives: there are lots of them out there. ... Read more

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This photo atlas covers in a systematic way a wide range of microorganisms and their activities. Students learn the characteristics of various types of microorganisms covered in introductory microbiology--along with pertinent information about microorganism-caused disease (bacterial, fungal, protozoan, viral, helminthic). Abundant exercises help students learn to observe and recognize fundamental similarities and differences among microorganisms. ... Read more

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Of major economic, environmental and social importance, industrial microbiology involves the utilization of microorganisms in the production of a wide range of products, including enzymes, foods, beverages, chemical feedstocks, fuels and pharmaceuticals, and clean technologies employed for waste treatment and pollution control.

Aimed at undergraduates studying the applied aspects of biology, particularly those on biotechnology and microbiology courses and students of food science and biochemical engineering, this text provides a wide-ranging introduction to the field of industrial microbiology. The content is divided into three sections:

• key aspects of microbial physiology, exploring the versatility of microorganisms, their diverse metabolic activities and products
• industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products
• investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and products

Written by experienced lecturers with industrial backgrounds, Industrial Microbiology provides the reader with groundwork in both the fundamental principles of microbial biology and the various traditional and novel applications of microorganisms to industrial processes, many of which have been made possible or enhanced by recent developments in genetic engineering technology.

• A wide-ranging introduction to the field of industrial microbiology
• Based on years of teaching experience by experienced lecturers with industrial backgrounds
• Explains the underlying microbiology as well as the industrial application.

Content is divided into three sections:

1. key aspects of microbial physiology, exploring the versatility of microorganisms, their diverse metabolic activities and products

2. industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products

3. investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and products ... Read more

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Great up-to-date source
A must have for all on the field of Industrial microbiology. If you work under environmental microbiology is a great reference.


















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This effective microbiology study aid is ideal for students at any level, providing a clear, concise presentation that all students will find easy to read and understand. Use it along with your textbook or for independent study to improve your comprehension and boost your grades. Containing more that 2,500 self-test questions and dozens of helpful visual aids, this guide avoids jargon while helping you quickly expand your vocabulary of essential terminology. No matter what kind of student you are--solo, in a class, undergrad, graduate, or in health sciences school--this comprehensive study guide can help you conquer microbiology. ... Read more

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schaum's microbiology study guide
taking online courses, this book helped with more information and quizzes at the end of each chapter.

The only study guide you'll need for microbiology
This book was excellent for my undergraduate microbiology class needed for a nursing program.It was by far the best study guide I found and really helped to summarize the information in an easy to understand manner before I tackled the reading in my textbook. It was also a great review for the exams and had lots of questions to test yourself on your understanding of the material.This book really helped make my study time more efficient and I did get an A in my class.There are some mistakes in the book, which is why I didn't give it 5 stars.I also used Microbiology Study Guide by Dr. Leonardi, which is excellent, but if you can only buy one study guide, this is definitely the book to buy.

Good review for microbiology
This book covers a lot of subject area for microbiology.This is a very good reference book. I used this book for my undergraduate microbiology class along with the following:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
ISBN: 0971999635
These 2 books helped me to get an "A" in my class.The second book which I also got on amazon.com is so specific to the type of questions I saw on my test.I was recommended the microbiology study guide by a friend in med school who used it for his USLME exam and found it quite helpful. ... Read more

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Maintaining an emphasis on the principles of microbiology, this edition carefully and thoroughly expands its coverage of biodiversity and integrates more molecular detail. Details from cell structure and genetics, to immunology and pathogenicity, to taxonomy and phylogeny are covered. Also, based on recent taxonomic advances in RNA analysis, a new organization also makes this the first text to be divided by the three cell domains--Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes. ... Read more

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Excellent text for teaching Microbiology!
This is my favorite of all my college textbooks, most of which I didn't even keep after the class was over.I purchased it for a 200 level Microbiology course, and read the thing from cover to cover for this class.I referred to it again and again during labs and whenever I felt like I needed more information.It was an EXTREMELY valuable resource, and it was worth every penny I paid for it, and I bought it new!This is one text I really found to be an investment rather than just another college expense.It is totally packed with color illustrations and diagrams; they're on almost every page.The study questions at the end of the chapters are right on target and really help make sure you understand the chapter's focus.I think this would even be good for homeschooling - the topics can be complex, but they are backed up with an excellent glossary and loads of helpful illustrations.

Loaded with information and very diverse!
This book was a required text for my undergraduate microbiology courses for all second-year (microbiology major) students . It was a huge asset to all of my science classes and is a wealth of information for any microbiologist or student. ... Read more

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The classic resource for undergraduate microbiology laboratory courses just keeps getting better. The self-contained, clearly illustrated exercises and full-color format make "Microbiological Applications: Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology" the ideal lab manual. Appropriate for either a majors or non-majors lab course, this manual assumes no prior organic chemistry course has been taken. ... Read more

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Microbiology Lab Manual
This Microbiology lab book was great!It arrived earler than I expected and was in excellent condition.

The book was ok,
The book was in ok condition, for a new book i expected it to be plastic wrapped minus the dog ears. I desperately needed this book...so I took it as it was.

IT COVERED BOTH TECHNIQUES AND PRECAUTIONS
Apart from hinting that this book is more expensive than I had expected, there is no negative comment I have for it.
It is a well-defined lab manual, which will be useful for both students and investigative scientists. The book covered all aspect of microbiology: including related parasitology topics.
It explained various methods used in the identification and classification of all types of microorganisms. High-level undergraduates should appreciate the directives it gave concerning culture-media preparation, as well as sequential isolation of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and microscopic algae. The same applies to its handling of general microscopy: including the advantages and disadvantages of each type of microscope. This is a very fine companion, which discussed every technique and precaution used in contemporary microbiology lab.

Lamicrobiologia
La microbiología es la rama de la biología más interesante, conocer el metabolismo y forma de vida de las bacterias va más halla de lo que uno puede imaginar, cada una tiene su propio nombre y caracteristicas que las distinguen unas de otras. A mi parecer las enterobacterias es lo más emocionante que puede existir en esta área, suidentificación es una tarea entretenida y muy emocionante. La microbiología es lo máximo. ... Read more

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THE EXPRESS ROUTE TO USMLE EXCELLENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
HIGH YIELD • ILLUSTRATED • USMLE SHORTCUTS

You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace microbiology and microbiology-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than the USMLE Road Map. Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time, this USMLE Road Map offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated new approach to mastering microbiology and infectious diseases.

The right way - the right questions - the right results *USMLE SHORTCUTS for effective USMLE preparation *OUTLINE FORMAT guides you through the most important areas in microbiology and infectious diseases *HIGH-YIELD FACTS promote comprehension and recall *TWO-COLOR FORMAT AND ILLUSTRATIONS make essential concepts easy to understand and remember *LEARNING TIPS AND TRICKS garnered from years of interactions with students just like you *CLEAR EXPLANATIONS from instructors with the experience to know the questions you would ask

Use with these books: *Brooks: Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology, 23/e (0-07-141207-7) *Levinson: Medical Microbiology & Immunology, 8/e (0-07-143199-3) ... Read more

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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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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

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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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Introducing an excellent resource devoted to microbiologyas it relates to health related professions. The text includes aclinical focus and concise presentation of information, assuming noprevious knowledge of biology or chemistry. Features learningobjectives, chapter outlines, study questions, and case studies toenforce learning and retention. Also contains an appendix full ofprefixes, roots and suffixes used in microbiology. ... Read more

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The study of biofilm considers the close association of micro-organisms at interfaces and the consequent physiological adaptations to the proximity of other cells and surfaces. As such, it is relevant to a variety of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, bioremediation, biofouling, water technology, engineering, and food science. Although the habitats studied and their associated cellular communities differ widely, some common elements exist such as method of attachment, coadhesion, regulation of biofilm phenotype, and biofilm architecture. This book aims to distil the common principles of biofilm physiology and growth for all interested disciplines. This volume will appeal to the specialist as well as the student. ... Read more

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This vivid, full-color laboratory techniques handbook is an instructive, concise, graphical presentation of the skills and techniques required in an introductory microbiology lab. Clear visual instructions enable readers to carry out fundamental manipulations and procedures effectively and safely. Demonstrates those techniques that will be used frequently for studying microbes in the laboratory. Has a safety section and frequent safety cautions throughout. Has a convenient, portable 6” x 9” trim size, a spiral binding and soft cover, making it ideal for use on the lab bench surface. It is priced inexpensively so that it will be suitable as a supplement to an in-house or commercial manual. Companion to any introductory laboratory whether for biology majors or allied health majors.

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Lab assistant
This book was a great purchase, it provides additional information or clarity to the lab text I am using. It provides step by step directions and the picturesare helpful.

Very good book
This book was required for my Microbiology lab, it is a very easy to understand.I highly recommend it.

good price
books were much more expensive at the college bookstore, even at used prices,and the quality is better that what was offered there,,,,,,,,,,,, thank you ... Read more

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Youngstown State University, OH. Textbook on essential clinical microbiology, for beginning laboratory students and professionals. Offers learning objectives, lab exercises, and review questions. Halftone illustrations; some color plates. Softcover. ... Read more

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Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology
Excellent text good for reviewing medical microbiology.

My order from nettextstore never arrived.

pretty good study book
I found this book really helpful but I am not sure how up to date it is.. also kind of strange that the pictures in the chapters are in black/white but then have color copies in a photo section in the middle

Excellent product and over the top customer service
This vendor highly recommended, especially for students in the Southeast. I am a Georgian, and they are close by in North Carolina. These people went out of their way to expedite delivery. The microbiology text book they advertised as "Used,like new." I thought I'd made a mistake purchasing a used book, but when it arrived (just in time for classes), there was no writing in the worksheet sections.

The price was very reasonable. I have recommended this vendor to my fellow students in the med lab program at North GA Tech.

Great for Medical Laboratory Technologists
I am a Medical Technologist who is retraining in the microbiology lab.This book has been a lifesaver for me.It's a concise and practical review.Just the right amount of information.It's fairly easy to read and includes many practical lab procedures as well as theory.
Also the information is up-to-date.I highly recommend this book to hospital/medical lab people.

Finally a micro text that makes sense
This text puts all the information from the each chapter into concise, easy to follow flow charts and tables.At the end of each chapter are study questions, standard lab procedures, and descriptions of media used in the micro lab, what is in the media, and why it is in it.The specimen flow charts were very heplful.For each common specimens received in the lab, the flow chart will tell you step by step what to do to ID the organism based on Gram stain, biochemical reactions, colony morphology, etc.It was nice to have all that info in one place instead of having to turn back and forth through several chapters.Wonderful text for anyone starting out working in a micro lab. ... Read more

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Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in microbiology.

The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.

Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics, including Archaea and sick building syndrome. Impact factor for 2007: 1.821.

* Contributions from leading authorities and industry experts
* Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
* Reference and guide for scientists and specialists involved in advancements in applied microbiology ... Read more