Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

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.

• A building-block approach encourages you to use previously learned information to sharpen your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Full-color design, with many full-color photomicrographs, prepares you for the reality of diagnostic microbiology.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter supply you with a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material.
• A case study at the beginning of each chapter provides you with the opportunity to form your own questions and answers through discussion points.
• Issues to Consider boxes encourage you to analyze important points.
• Bolded key terms at the beginning of each chapter equip you with a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter.
•  Points to Remember sections at the end of each chapter identify key concepts in a quick-reference, bulleted format.
• Hands-on procedures describe exactly what takes place in the micro lab, making content more interesting and relevant.
• Learning assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter allow you to evaluate how well you have mastered material.
• Agents of bioterrorism chapter furnishes you with the most current information about this hot topic.
• Glossary of key terms at the end of the book supplies you with a quick reference for looking up definitions.

• NEW! Nanomedicine and HIV/AIDS and the immunocompromised patient content supplies you with the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines.
• NEW! Updated photos familiarize you with the equipment you'll use in the lab.
• NEW! Case Checks throughout each chapter tie content to case studies for improved understanding.
• NEW! An editable and printable lab manual provides additional opportunities to learn course content using real-life scenarios with questions to reinforce concepts.
• Review questions for each learning objective help you learn to think critically about the information in each chapter, enhancing your comprehension and retention of material.