Synopses & Reviews
Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily.
Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology covers the basic concepts and terminology required to understand the different kinds of microorganisms; the spread of microorganisms and the causes of disease; host responses to infection and laboratory diagnosis techniques. With a system-based approach to important diseases, diagnosis and treatment, this book will provide the core information necessary for students to understand the module and help to prepare them for exams.
Synopsis
Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology covers medical microbiology from the molecular biology of infectious agents right through to the clinical management of the infected patient, including disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, and the use of antimicrobial therapy.
The first section covers how micro-organisms spread and cause disease in humans, and how the human body responds to infection in general. The next three sections give a broad outline of the important properties of human infectious pathogens; split into viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic organisms. The final sections cover laboratory diagnosis, antimicrobial chemotherapy, prevention strategies, and infection from the point of view of the patient.