Murray's basic medical microbiology : [foundations and cases] / Patrick R. Murray.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murray, Patrick R., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical microbiology.

Medical microbiology--Case studies.

Medical microbiology--Examinations, questions, etc.

Microbiology.

Microbiological Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Microbiology.

Microbiological Phenomena.

Genre:

Case studies.

Examinations.

Physical Description:

ix, 292 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Basic medical microbiology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2023]

Summary:

Provides complete coverage of the most commonly observed organisms and diseases, numerous case studies, review questions, and up-to-date content throughout, including coverage of COVID-19. Features a logical organization by organism, focusing on the association between an organism and disease. Provides over 180 clinical cases to strengthen understanding of infectious organisms in a clinical setting. Includes a brand new section with devoted chapters on diseases affecting each body system and the multiple organisms that may be responsible to help sharpen clinical reasoning skills. Includes differential diagnosis, organism classification overview, and a list of antimicrobials used to treat infections in the introductory chapter of each organism section, reinforcing clinical application and relevance. Contains numerous tables and high-quality illustrations that offer visual guidance and an easy review of key material. Includes more multiple-choice review questions to aid in self-assessment and examination preparation.

Contents:

Overview of medical microbiology

Introduction to bacteria

Aerobic gram-positive cocci

Aerobic gram-positive rods

Acid-fast bacteria

Aerobic gram-negative cocci and coccobacilli

Aerobic fermentative gram-negative rods

Aerobic nonfermentative gram-negative rods

Anaerobic bacteria

Spiral-shaped bacteria

Intracellular bacteria

Introduction to viruses

Human immunodeficiency viruses

Human herpesviruses

Respiratory viruses

Hepatitis viruses

Gastrointestinal viruses

Human papillomavirus

Introduction to fungi

Cutaneous and subcutaneous fungi

Systemic dimorphic fungi

Opportunistic fungi

Introduction to parasites

Protozoa

Nematodes

Trematodes

Cestodes

Arthropods

Upper respiratory tract infections

Lower respiratory tract infections

Gastrointestinal tract infections

Genitourinary tract infections

Central nervous system infections

Skin and soft tissue infections

Sepsis and cardiovascular infections

Miscellaneous infections.

Notes:

Subtitle from cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

9780323878104

0323878105

OCLC:

1370616704

Publisher Number:

90101219318