Microbiology tendance in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review by Harriott, Melphine NEUF

Microbiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review by Melphine Harriott is a concise guide to common and rare bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that begins with pathogens that infect the nervous system and ends with pathogens infecting multiple organs. The presentation of material by organ system facilitates easy organization and provides versatility of use.Each card presents similar information with variations due to inherent pathogen differences. On the front is an introduction to each pathogen with clinical vignettes and images. The back provides the taxonomy or morphology, infections, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment options, and an explanation.Key FeaturesMore than 230 graphics including full-color clinical images, pathogen photomicrographs, cell stains, biochemical tests, and diagramsSix color-coded pathogen types further facilitate quick acquisition of knowledgeOnline content via Winking provides navigation by organ system or pathogen typePromotes long-term retention of complex materialAnimations further enhance learningThis is an essential guide for medical students preparing for the USMLE®. It is also an ideal choice for graduate-level students in health science and dentistry looking for a user-friendly microbiology review.

Chapter 1 Nervous System

Chapter 2 Head and Neck

Chapter 3 Respiratory System

Chapter 4 Blood/Lymph/Systemic/Cardiovascular Systems

Chapter 5 Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 6 Liver/Biliary System

Chapter 7 Renal/Urinary Systems

Chapter 8 Reproductive System

Chapter 9 Skin/Soft Tissue/Musculoskeletal

Chapter 10 Multiple Organ Systems

Appendix