Author(s): Cedric A. Mims; Richard Goering; Ivan Roitt; Derek Wakelin; Mark Zuckerman; Hazel M. Dockrell

Medical and Nursing

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.

• Pairs full-color diagrams with color clinical photographs to provide a rich understanding of the clinical relevance of the material.


• Provides "key facts" summary boxes as well as case-based review questions and answers to facilitate study.


• Features an exceptionally reader-friendly writing style that makes complex information easy to understand.

• Presents expanded discussions of parasitic microbes and immunology.


• Delivers state-of-the-art explanations of the diagnosis of infection . antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy . vaccination . and immunotherapy and hospital infection.


• Offers new "Microbiology Lesson" boxes that highlight scientific discoveries and tell the history of major disease outbreaks.

In very good condition.