Microbiology: A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition – A Comprehensive Introductory Textbook

By Beatrix Fahnert and Phoebe Lostroh, this revised and updated third edition of Strelkauskas’ Microbiology: A Clinical Approach remains a leading introductory textbook for pre-nursing, nursing, and allied health students. With a strong focus on clinical relevance, this book is built around the theme of infection, aligning with the “One Health” approach critical to combating zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.

Updated to Reflect the Latest Developments

The third edition incorporates the latest advancements, including the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Accompanied by a robust instructor ancillary package, educators can seamlessly integrate the book’s unique approach into their lectures, while students benefit from additional resources to support their learning journey.

Student-Centered Learning Features

To enhance engagement and understanding, this textbook boasts a range of student-focused features, including:

• A dedicated learning skill section, providing practical strategies for improving comprehension and retention
• Chapter overviews, fast facts, case studies, human stories, and “why is this important?” highlights to support learning and teaching
• A variety of question-and-answer types for self-testing and reflection, assessing basic learning, integrating important concepts, and applying knowledge to real-world clinical settings

Comprehensive Online Resources

Supplementing the textbook, a comprehensive suite of online resources is available, featuring:

• Lecturer support material
• Interactive questions, lecture notes, MicroMovies, and the BugParade for students

This book serves as an excellent resource for guiding and supporting inter-professional education in the health sciences and provides an ideal entry-point to the subject for those from other disciplines. Additionally, it is invaluable supplementary reading for medical, microbiology, and biomedical science students.

Product Details:

Published by Garland Science, 3rd edition (August 14, 2023)

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 717 pages

ISBN-10: 1032043474

ISBN-13: 978-1032043470