Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

By Karin C. VanMeter PhD, Robert J. Hubert BS

Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition is an essential resource for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. This introductory text provides a solid foundation for healthcare professionals, making microbiology accessible and easy to learn.

Why You Need to Know and Life Application boxes throughout the book help put microbiological concepts into real-world context, illustrating how the material applies to everyday situations in healthcare settings.

Medical Highlights boxes in each chapter offer insightful information about specific pathological conditions, complete with illustrations and updates on the latest trends and information relevant to the healthcare industry.

Health Care Application tables provide quick access to focused information on pathogens, including symptoms, causes, and treatments for various conditions and pathogens.

This book focuses on the necessary information, providing the ideal level of introductory microbiology coverage for healthcare professionals. Chapter outlines and key terms enable efficient learning, while learning objectives clarify chapter goals and guide readers through the content. Twenty review questions at the end of each chapter test retention and help identify areas requiring further study.

New Features:

The Bigger Picture section in each body system chapter identifies other body systems that might be affected by a particular microbial infection, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of microbiology on overall health.

Technology Boxes highlight new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, that are becoming increasingly essential to diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare field.

Product Details:

Language: English

Pages: 496

ISBN-10: 0323757049

ISBN-13: 978-0323757041

Publication Date: September 7, 2021

Publisher: Mosby