Core textbook uniting key concepts of microbiology and immune response MIMS' Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS' takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples.
Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accdmpanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes and will return to this book for reference time and again. - Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations - perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunology - User-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigation - Organized by body system - goes beyond the "bug parade" to help you understand clinical context - Pathogen Parade (electronic supplement) - a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi - Vaccine Parade (electronic supplement) - quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice - Clinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning - NEW ! An eBook version is included with purchase.
The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Core textbook uniting key concepts of microbiology and immune response MIMS' Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS' takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples.
Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accdmpanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes and will return to this book for reference time and again. - Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations - perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunology - User-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigation - Organized by body system - goes beyond the "bug parade" to help you understand clinical context - Pathogen Parade (electronic supplement) - a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi - Vaccine Parade (electronic supplement) - quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice - Clinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning - NEW ! An eBook version is included with purchase.
The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.