Mastering Microbiology: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

By Karin C. VanMeter PhD and Robert J. Hubert BS, this microbiology textbook offers an excellent foundation for understanding the propagation, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, a fundamental knowledge for today’s healthcare professionals.

This introductory text makes microbiology accessible and easy to learn, presenting the right level of information and details to help students comprehend course material and apply concepts.

Key Features and Updates

• Technology sections highlighting the latest technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, related to chapter topics
• The Big Picture sections showing how a disease can affect other systems, connecting organic systems and illustrating the broader impact of disease
• Healthcare Application Tables providing quick access to information on pathogens related to chapter topics, including symptoms, causes, and treatments
• Chapter Objectives clarifying goals and guiding students through the content
• 20 Review Questions at the end of each chapter evaluating student retention and identifying areas for further study

The third edition has been reorganized to improve the original progressive and block-by-block approach, facilitating a logical learning process. A new chapter on Bibliography and Internet Resources has been added for further study.

This comprehensive textbook serves not only as an essential guide for students but also as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals. numerous tables have been designed to condense and organize key points, allowing for quick and easy access to information. The disease-specific tables have been reorganized and expanded to include information on diseases, microorganisms, transmission, targets, signs and symptoms, and treatment.

Updated and expanded versions of the following tables and boxes are also included: Why You Need to Know, Medical Highlights, Rapid Review, and Healthcare Application.

With its clear and concise presentation, this microbiology textbook is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of infectious diseases and their prevention, treatment, and control.

Product Details

Editorial: Elsevier

Edition: 3rd Edition (April 15, 2023)

Language: Spanish

Pages: 472

ISBN-10: 8413824192

ISBN-13: 978-8413824192