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Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Microbiology and Immunology, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Ken S. Rosenthal and Michael J. Tan. This new reference in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables and figures that address all the microbiology and immunology information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed or a practice test online that includes 400 USMLE-style questions.

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Simply the best microbiology review book
This book is great. It covers everything you need to know for step 1, while leaving out all you dont' need to know. The questions are probably the best micro vignette questions out there, and helps reinforce what you learned from the book.
This book is much better than micro made ridiculously simple in terms of boards review. Its written in outline format so you can get through it much faster, and it includes an immunology section that has all you need to know for the immunology questions on the step.

The only thing I don't like is the Rapid Review format. At times the outline format should be written in complete sentences (like the high-yield series) to avoid confusing statments/facts. For me, this seemed especially true in theimmunology section, which can be confusing if you have a weak immuno background.

Other than that, this is a great review book. The only review book for micro in my opinion.

Review of Microbiology and Immunology
Perfect for medical microbio class. I used Micro Made easy for class, and after reading this book to review for the boards I would definately recommend it over Micro made easy. The organization is better, it's a shorter text, has an outline format, has excellent tables that while are not as detailed as the micro made easy book are a lot easier to read, and it has everything you need to know for class, which micro made easy does not.

Immuno section is a bit brief but it has all the essentials. I would also recommend reading Immunobiology by Janeway and Medical Microbiology by Murray. Both texts are outstanding and really help you appreciate the subjects. ... Read more

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This is the 9th edition of the internationally recognized reference volume in the field of clinical microbiology. The revised edition continues as the definitive reference book for the laboratory diagnosis and therapeutic testing of clinically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. ... Read more

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book review
timely and up-to-date coverage of the topic.
be sure to get the companion CD of images.

A must for every Clinical microbiologist
I think that the Manual of Clinical Microbiology isa must reading for every one involved in this field. It has almost everything one needs in everyday managing of laboratory microbiology.

This book just keeps getting better
very very goog,this edition includes more color plates. These figures are especially important to such a visual discipline in microbiology,in bacteriology is excelent, VOLUME1:Bacteriology!!! and VOLUME2: Virology , Mycology, Parasitology

manual of clinical microbiology, Vol 1 and 2
This is the gold star standard for practicing clinical microbiologists

ONE STEP BENEATH EXCELLENCE
At 1773 pages, the "Manual of Clinical Microbiology" is a good (medium size) reference for a clinical or diagnostic microbiologist. It offers detailed information on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Its authority is unquestionable. Pathologists, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and anybody whose business concerns infectious diseases will find the book useful.
The only setback is that it is awkwardly expensive. Many potential buyers would be enticed by cheaper alternatives: there are lots of them out there. ... Read more

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The perfect tool for course review and exam preparation! This brand-new resource is a companion to Dr. Murray’s best-selling Medical Microbiology, 5th Edition. It features more than 550 USMLE-style questions, with answers and rationales that examine bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. Like its parent text, this review guide focuses on how microbes cause disease in humans and emphasizes facts vital to clinical practice. Readers will find the latest knowledge and advances in the field … page references to the 5th Edition … and full-color illustrations. * Makes an excellent study tool for the microbiology portion of the USMLE Step 1 exam. * Presents questions in the USMLE style to familiarize readers with the exam format. * Includes correct answers for every questions, plus rationales that explain why those answers are correct. * Features page references to the main text for each answer, making more information easy to find. * Integrates 70 color illustrations that demonstrate complex concepts and the appearance of disease. * Considers etiology, epidemiology, host defenses, identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control for a broad range of pathogens. ... Read more

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Great questions for microbiology but need topic-specific organization
The best way I've found to learn material is to do problems. Hence I purchased this book to complement the course lecture / notes offering at my school. The questions are very good, many are vignette-based which is similar to the way our exams are written. In terms of the material covered and the difficulty of the questions, I would give this a 4 or a 5.

However the book has only four chapters - Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology and Parasitology. My school teaches material based on modules - Cardiovascular, Pulmonoary, GI, etc. Hence, trying to find the appropriate questions to to in the book is a nightmare. For instance, if I want to review my pulmonary learning, I first go to the Bacteriology question, read the intro to EACH question, and determine if it's something I'm supposed to know about (ie is it an URTI, LRTI, pneumonia, typical/atypical tuberculosis, etc). I have to do this for each of the four sections (well, for Pulmonary at least Parasitology is not applicable). As you can imagine this can be a painstaking process, especially since I, like most medical students, am already pressed for time.

This would not be such a problem if there was a list somewhere - either in the book or on the web - listing questions based on topic. For instance, with Pulmonary - Bacteriology q4, 9, 20, 28, 34, 41, 49, 55, 121; Virology - 54, 76, 100; Mycology - 17, 21, 22, 25.

Alas, such a list does not exist, But, as far as I know, this is the best / only question book available, so it will have to suffice. Again, if material were organized better or if question numbers were listed somewhere based on topic, I would give this book a 4 if not 5. But because of the difficulty in finding appropriate questions, I'm giving it a 3-.

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Overall good transaction.
The book was received in a timely manner and my friend, whom I purchased it for, found it very helpful in her study and thought that the overall physical quality of the book was great as well. ... Read more

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The brand new author team of Prescott, Harley and Klein's Microbiology continues the tradition of past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. Because of this balance, the Seventh Edition of Microbiology is appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses.The new authors have focused on readability, artwork, and the integration of several key themes (including evolution, ecology and diversity) throughout the text, making an already superior text even better. ... Read more

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Good deal
This price was listed at a great price, shipped quickly, and arrived in the expected condition.

love porno
the book came new. literally no signs of scratches and the cover even cracked like when u open up a new book.

good textbook
it arrived on time in good condition and it was a much better deal than buying at my college bookstore or a local bookstore.

An informative snooze
I ordered this book because it was the required text for my Microbiology course at college. After having taken other specific biology classes without a book specific to the course (ie- Plant Bio/Botany with a General Biology book) I find this book very helpful.

I do have to admit, though, that if you're looking to fall asleep this book is more effective than a glass of warm milk.

From what I have read so far, though, the book is very informative. For the most part the text is concise, avoiding rambling or drawn out points. As another reviewer said, you might find a few rough patches when reading if you aren't entirely familiar with a lot of the basic, earlier bio course terms. The authors don't take any time to explain any concepts that they expect most students will have learned by the time they're taking microbiology. So, if you're taking this out of order, or early, you might want to have some kind of general bio reference at hand. I believe that a the book is also aimed at students who have already taken Plant Bio/Botany, which is not the case at all schools.

Buying on Amazon was an excellent choice, I saved about $80. Just remember, the earlier the better! And pray that you don't have to lug this beast of a book to class with you!

Microbiology
The book arrived within a few days. It was in excellent condition. I have no complaints. I'm really glad I bought this book on Amazon instead of the bookstore. I saved 50 dollars. ... Read more

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Alcamo s Fundamentals of Microbiology, Eighth Edition provides a firm foundation in microbiology with an emphasis on human disease. It is written for students in nursing and allied health programs and is appropriate for non-majors microbiology courses. The Eighth Edition of this classic text, revised by award winning educator Jeffrey Pommerville, retains the late Ed Alcamo s student friendly style. Microbiology is a rapidly advancing and dynamic discipline. Dr. Pommerville presents new content on recent discoveries, such as information on the avian flu and the 2006 Midwest mumps outbreak, in a manner that is directly applicable to students. Dr. Pommerville also integrates new teaching pedagogies, based on his years of teaching experience, to promote problem-based learning andfacilitate mastery of concepts. ... Read more

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I was very impressed with the service. I received my book in less than 4 days and although it was used, it was in excellent condition.

Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology, 8th Edition
This book was in excellant shape,I paid $32.00 for the book while my class mates paid $160.00.I had a great saving which I personnally enjoy..Also the delivery was prompt..I was suprised at the shape the book was in...I am very happy with this purchase.

Book binding broke after only a week of use:(
Very happy with the transaction.After using the book for only a week however, the spine that binds the pages together has split apart and is failing to hold the paper together.There seems to be an obvious quality control issue from the manufacturer/binding company.

Had the book stayed in one solid piece like they all should, I would have been 100% completely satisfied.

Great service ans product!
This seller is exellent. My book arrived very quickly and the book was in perfect condition...like new. I appreciated the price as well. Some of us cannot afford textbooks and these priced make them affordable. Will definitely buy from this seller again!

Excellent textbook!
It is a rare textbook that conveys the author's passion for a subject but this one does it well.It is interesting and informative. ... Read more

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No other text clarifies the link between microbiology and human disease states like Sherris Medical Microbiology

For more than a quarter-of-a-century Sherris has been unmatched in its ability to help you understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease. Through a dynamic, engaging approach, this classic text gives you a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.

The fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect this rapidly-moving field’s latest developments and includes a host of learning aids including clinical cases, USMLE-type questions, marginal notes, and extensive new full-color art.

Features

• 66 chapters that simply and clearly describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can bring about infectious diseases
• Core sections on viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases open with new chapters detailing basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents and feature a consistent presentation covering Organism (structure, replication, genetics, etc.), Disease (epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunity), and Clinical Aspects (manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention)
• Explanations of host-parasite relationship, dynamics of infection, and host response
• USMLE-style questions and a clinical case conclude each chapter on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases
• All tables, photographs, and illustrations are now in full color
• Clinical Capsules cover the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
• Marginal Notes highlight key points within a paragraph to facilitate review

Customer Reviews (2)

Good book
As a first year medical student I've really enjoyed this book.I think it's tough to make an all inclusive book on microbiology but Sherris does a pretty good job.I think it's got the right balance of clinical and micro information for a med student.I love the little summary lines they put in the margins- it helps you pick out the most important stuff and skim through stuff you already know or don't need to know.Very readable- not too dense, not to superficial.I was a microbiology major in college and had a lot of books that went into much more depth on stuff like molecular biology and had very little clinical information and so, again, for medical students and board prep, I think this has the right combination of material.

Great book, but they left out a lot
Don't throw away your Fourth Edition! The Fifth Edition has a lot to recommend it: much better artwork, more sensible organization of basic theory and microbe-specific detail, up-to-date pathophysiology and therapies, etc. In the Preface the editors state that much material has been "trimmed" to keep this edition the same size as the previous one. They should have opted for a bigger book. First, they left out all the references; not a single one is to be found. This was a valuable feature of the Fourth Edition, and pointed to much relevant material for further study. A cryptic excuse for this is that the emphasis is on the "text narrative", not reference material. That's nonsense; all good medical textbooks have references.

There has been a turnaround of authors in this multi-authored book. The new guys seem to have ignored several changes in the taxonomy of bacteria and viruses, such as the designation of Flavivirus as a Family and the split of Papovavirus into Papillomavirus and Polyomavirus. The new tables still contain the old errors, such as asserting that Hepatitis B is a Family when in fact it belongs to the Hepadnaviridae Family. There are numerous little errors like this that have been carried over from the Fourth Edition; apparently, the new authors cut-and-pasted what looked good without examining it for accuracy.

The stuff that was "trimmed" was not "older and less important information", as stated in the Preface. The editors apparently have figured out that USMLE-obsessed students are more interested in answering test questions than understanding anything, so a lot of viral and bacterial anatomy has been cut. We can now view these entities as more of a black box than something with important innards.

Some of the ambiguous or unclear explanations of the Fourth Edition have been carried over to the Fifth, such as the description of the One Step Growth Experiment, which would be unintelligible were it not for Wikipedia.

I cannot find an errata page for any Lange textbook. This is a Good Thing, since we can now rest assured that there are never any errors in their books. Too bad there isn't a contact form for sending suggestions for improvement for the next edition; this is a really good book, but apparently they don't need the likes of you and me to make it even better. Don't bother sending suggestions to Customer Service; it will be filed away by someone unfamiliar with the word "enzyme".

The Preface references a web site which purportedly contains an "online learning center" with lots of extra stuff, like "additional cases, questions, and study aids". As of this writing, it is vaporware, and I've complained to the publisher. In fact, Lange doesn't even have a reference to this (Fifth) edition up yet. Maybe all this will be in place by the time you read this.

If you don't have the Fourth Edition, you can probably get it very cheap, and I suggest you do so (in addition to buying the Fifth Edition) for the references and the enhanced technical detail.
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Amazing Book
I had Dr. Hawley as a professor in medical school and I have to say this book is a great buy. The way she breaks things down and gives you exactly what you need to know for the USMLE is fantastic. This book is truly golden and will give you everything you need to know for the USMLE Step 1.

The best for reviewing
Before buying this book I had four others on microbiology. The most difficult thing was to decide which approach was better to learn this science - bug parade or according to site of infection?

Well, High-Yield Microbiology removes this problem - it analyzes bugs in both ways and plus another "Comparative Microbiology", in which it compares microbes according to several characteristics. The repetition alone improves learning.

This book is clear and well written, with helpful tables and charts. It is the best to review microbiology. Note REVIEW, you will have to have a textbook and/or go to classes if you actually want to learn.

Thus, in what it aims to be, it is the best.

Great Review Book
Excellent review book for microbiology class or board study. Hits all the high points. Good charts, few helpful diagrams. Nicely organized and easy to read.

The best of the High Yield Series
What it does right: This is the only book in the HY series the give sufficient detail to clinical cases and treatments. If you know this book, you know micro sufficient for USMLE. Goljan path has some other angles to integrate into you micro studying, but this covers the bulk of the classic microorganism, case presentations, and treatments. Concise and easily readable. The section of Q/A is priceless and sorely lacking in most of the HY titles.

What is does wrong: The book does not flow as well as I would like, but I don't like micro, so that might be part of it lol. Really, I do not have any critical complaints.

Conclusion: Great review for micro. Very good book to acclimate yourself with material before utilizing first aid. You might even find yourself using this book as a reference for more detail in areas that are not clear to you from FA. ... Read more

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MAXIMUM RETENTION--MINIMAL TIME

"I wish I had a copy of this book during my microbiology course ... excellent for classroom studies during the first two years of medical school." -- Judy Vu, Third Year Medical Student, University of Utah School of Medicine

"I really enjoyed 'pimping' friends with questions from this book as a review for Step 1." -- Pete Pelletier, Third Year Medical Student, University of Utah School of Medicine

Deja Review: Microbiology and Immunology boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format--specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible. The format allows you to zero-in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can excel on your course exams and the USMLE Step 1.

• Active recall questions allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content
• Clinical vignettes at the end of chapters prepare you for board-style questions
• Portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket
• Bookmark included to guide you through easy-to-use flashcard presentation

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Love it! Worth everey Penny
This is a great supplement to First Aid and Goljan.The immunology section is just enough to get you to the level of understanding Goljan and FA without being too much to read. Micro is great too -especially if FA seems to skimpy, Ridiculously Simple is too much to read, or if Goljan seems too scattered.If you need a quick start, refresher or a book to fill in the blanks, buy this one. ... Read more

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Excellent book!!
I bought this book as a reference for the board certification exams in medical technology. It answered every question I needed to find an answer to and so much more. I passed my exams and I'm still using this book. If I need in-depth descriptions of an organism, it's all there. Medical technologists or students, you won't be disappointed with this book.

Microbiology book
Well, it is a little dry, but it is a micro text after all.What more can you expect?It was a great price at $50.

A great book for one stop research
This is an excellent reference book. It is a bit much to use as a textbook as it has more more of an encyclopedia feel to it. Most chapters cite about 500 sources but can be as much as 1400 to give you an idea of the extent of the information condensed in this book. Key characteristics of bacteria are listed in charts in each chapter and some identification schemes are provided. This is clearly a text dedicated to bacteria (15 of 24 chapters). The remaining chapters are broader in their scope and cover things such as general microbiology practices, mycology, viruses, and parasitology.

Large and In Charge!
Very good book, but very very heavy.Almost gave myself a hernia trying to lug it to school every day.Ended up just leaving it at home and using the library copy while at school and mine at home.It has anything and everything about microbiology and virology.Extremely in depth.Maybee too much so?Can be tedious to read from cover to cover.

The book on microbiological diagnostics you always wanted
An excellent combination of a reference book and a well written textbook. ... Read more

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Burtons Microbiology
The book is in great condition.The Price was reasonable and affordable, the only thing is that we need to purchase the lab manual separately, you don't have itin a bundle.THanks

Excellent book
The text in this book is fantastic, very clear and concise - easy for a student (like me) to read on their own and get a very clear understanding of.The book covers everything from the discovery of microorganisms to viruses, bacteria, protazoa, prions and the chemistry in cellular metabolism.
Chapter listing:
Microbiology - The Science
Microscopy
Cell Structure and Taxonomy
Diversity of Microorganisms Part 1
Diversity of Microorganisms Part 2
Biochemistry
Microbial Physiology and Genetics
Controlling Microbial Growth in Vitro
Using Antimicrobial Agents to Control Microbial Groth in Vivo
Microbial Ecology
Epidemiology and Public Health
Healthcare Epidemiology: Nosocomial Infections and Infection Control
Diagnosing Infectious Diseases
Pathogens of Infectious Diseases
Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms
Specific Host Defense Mechanisms: An Introduction to Immunology
Major Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Diseases of Humans
Major Parasitic Diseases of Humans: An Introduction to Medical Parasitology

So you can see, this book covers a variety of topics - and is a fantastic introduction to the field of microbiology.The negatives of using this book - if you are a visual learner the diagrams are sub-par at best.Now I'm not talking about the tables, the tables are fantastic.The diagrams are minimal, and not very helpful.I am lucky in that my Micro professor has overheads of the diagrams from a different book that he uses.

Microbio
love the savings I made compared to college textbook stores. I would deffinitely order again

Great!
Order came in the condition as represented in the listing.Great transaction.I would purchase from this seller again.

Burton's Microbiology
This well written text book is helpful in grasping the various basic concepts of microbiology. ... Read more

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The author team of Prescott’s Microbiology continues the tradition of past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. Because of this balance, Microbiology is appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The new authors have focused on readability, artwork, and the integration of several key themes (including evolution, ecology and diversity) throughout the text, making an already superior text even better. ... Read more

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prescotts microbiology
The book was received in great condition-- it's a great book, for a great price- exactly what I ordered!

Prescott's Microbiology
The book was required for the course, the content was a little to in-depth for an introductory biology course.

Required text
This book does an excellent job of going into depth about the topics covered in my class.Several figures give more details than in previous editions.One drawback is that this edition does not have the essays that were in the older edition.Those essays were extremely helpful for making connections for class.Also, this edition is extremely expensive however,amazon was much cheaper than my local bookstore.

The WORST seller ever in Amazon
The seller would not send your stuff late and not even that but send you something that is in poor condition. You pay for a lot and even extra and would get a crappy stuff than you expected. ALso if you e-mail he/she would give all the excuse for sending book late and in th end would mock customer.

great deal
This is a great deal for an expensive textbook. I thank God for the opportunity. ... Read more

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The most successful new microbiology text in a generation.Microbiology: An Evolving Science, Second Edition, provides students with the tools they need to understand the rapidly advancing field of microbiology by enriching foundational topics with current research examples. The readable and authoritative text is paired with a stunning and unified art program that helps students visualize key microbial processes and structures. ... Read more

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Information overload in an unstructured format
Of all the science texts I have needed to read to date, this textbook is easily the worst. I say this as a solid "A" post-baccalaureate student, and as a former writer/editor in the trade journal business. It's almost impossible to read more than a few paragraphs of this book at a time. As soon as an idea is introduced, the book distracts us with highly esoteric "examples", diagrams, illustrations, breakout boxes, and case studies. Often within these are yet more examples, diagrams, illustrations or breakout text. Sometimes the breakout boxes fill one page and spread onto the adjoining page, where only a paragraph or two of core chapter text is presented thanks to additional diagrams outside the breakout box on what's left of that page. It's all just too much; the sheer abundance of visual and textual data distracts from any kind of presentation of core principles or key concepts that should be imparted to the reader. By contrast I am taking a higher-level genetics class where the book (nearly 300 pages shorter than this one!) is succinct, well-written and far easier to to comprehend (Introduction to Genetic Analysis - Griffiths et al.). Sometimes less really is more, and the Slonczewski text is absolute proof of that axiom.

Excellent
Great book! I've been enjoying the reading. This book has great images and it's just an overall excellent product!

Microbiology as a learning tool
Its easy to read sections, clear diagrams, and summary reviews makes this microbiology text book an essential tool when learning about microorganisms. This book was recommended to me by my professor at the University of Minnesota, and was well worth the price. I believe it would be a useful product for anyone learning this subject both in and out of a classroom setting.

Excellent Condition
My book came faster than I expected. I was also brand new. No complaints from me!

Didn't get the book
I did not actually receive this book.A day or two after I ordered it, I received an email telling me that the order could not be completed and I would be receiving a refund.I gave 1 star b/c I was told in enough time for me to find another book before I needed it and I received a refund. ... Read more

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KEY MESSAGE: Designed for pre-nursing and allied health readers, Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 2/e retains the hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Robert Bauman’s book a success. Filled with intriguing content based on cutting-edge research that engages readers, the Second Edition  features increased clinical coverage as well as a strong focus on the beneficial effects of microbes. Media Manager 2.1 provides instructors with the most robust media program available in the microbiology market for dynamic classroom presentations. In addition to all of the art, photos, and tables from the book in JPEG or PowerPoint^® format and customizable PowerPoint lecture outlines, Media Manager 2.1 also includes 115 brief animations that depict complex microbial processes. These animations also appear on The Microbiology Place Website, with quizzes, for readers. KEY TOPICS: A Brief History of Microbiology, The Chemistry of Microbiology, Cell Structure and Function, Microscopy, Staining, and Classification, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Nutrition and Growth, Microbial Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs, Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions, Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology, Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity, Immunization and Immune Testing, AIDS and Other Immune Disorders, Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds, Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes,  Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases, Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System, Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System, Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Applied and Environmental Microbiology. MARKET: For all readers interested in microbiology.

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Great Delivery Speed
Great speed in delivery.Book was in perfect condition.Thank you very much.I HIGHLY recommend this seller!

Great book, very informative

The book has very valuable information. Good to have one as a desk top reference.

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book arived in about a week or less great condition i bought used!!! will purchase future items. great price too.

better than the bookstore
This was a book I needed for a class I was taking. Thanks to amazon.com, I could get the book at a cheaper price than my overpriced campus bookstore.

Awesome book!
I ordered this book and am currently using it for my pre-med microbiology course. The book is extremely well written in plain english. It is very thorough and detailed, with tons of vivid pictures. In just the short 4 weeks since my micro class began, I've already learned so much from this book. I highly recommend it to anyone taking a course in microbiology. ... Read more

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Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade with the help of the clear, concise writing and creative, thought-provoking exercises found in this Study Guide. Revised to match changes in the Ninth Edition, the Study Guide includes concise explanations of key concepts, definitions of important terms, art labeling exercises, critical thinking problems, and a variety of self-test questions with answers. ... Read more

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MISSING PAGES.
The back of the book is simply blank pages, from chapter 18 on.There are also alot of the pages missing within the other chapters.All the even pages are blank from pages 110 until page 179. This is where the pages just go blank.

Its over simplified
It is less involved than the over produced book, but is a little under developed in the questions. They are too simplistic as compared to the actual test material.

You WILL need this study guide
I usually never opt for the study guide with books, this was required by my school. Very helpful. It condenses all the info of 15 pages into 4 for review and makes it easier to find for the study questions.Micro requires 3 different sources to make a complete picture. If you are only reading the textbook you will miss important info in the study guide.

Microbiology Study Guide
I ended up not using this very much for my class.The reviews in the textbook are much more helpful than the study guide.

Useful or not depends on how your professor teaches the class.
If your professor ask conceptive question, then this book is not that useful. But if he teaches and tests material directly from the book, then this book is for you. ... Read more

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Would you like to bring guest lectures like researchers, physicians, or fellow instructors into you microbiology course? With this third edition of INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY you get the perspective of all of those three professionals. John Ingraham, a professor of microbiology at University of California at Davis, and Catherine Ingraham, his daughter and a practicing physician, utilize their experience within a case history approach complemented by a great technology package. Each chapter in INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY now consistently begins with a case history, which John Ingraham has found very motivatonal to students who are new to the study ofbasic science. Because Catherine Ingraham studied to become a physician by interviewing patients, determining causes and implementing solutions, she knows mastry comes from high interest human stories rather than clinical presentations. Many of the case histories found in this book are taken from Catherine's experience as a physician. This combination of experiences and talent brings a case-based quality to every lecture and homework session.This unique author team also provides up-to-the-minute currency. Coverage of new microbial "events" such as biological warfare, studied by John and its effects prepared for in Catherine's office, keeps students interested. The authors also highlight reemerging diseases, such as tuberculoses and smallpox.As with previous editions, this book takes a "body systems" organization. Students are exposed to the unknown, the world of the microbes, through the known, and the different parts of their own bodies. And, because art is so important, there is again a multimedia manager with this title, but with more exciting capabilities than ever before. Instructors receive powerful PowerPoint slides for all the illustrations, tables and figures from the text, plus several animations are at your fingertips. ... Read more

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CD Animations Not Available to Students!!
The content of this book is acceptable and the photos and tables are helpful.But the book indicates that the CD included with the book includes animations of the subject matter.Throughout the book, it encourages you to go to the cd and view the animations.What it does not tell you is that the animations are only available to instructors.It took me six contacts with the book publisher, and lengthy conversations with five uninformed representatives, to find out that I could not get the cd animations.VERY DISAPPOINTING INDEED!I have purchased many science texts that come with animations on cd and it is available to anyone who purchases the book.Why bother to include a cd with the book.The cd that comes with this text is absolutely empty.It only contains a link to the book's website.

Just know that if you purchase this book, the cd is useless to students.

informative
I had to read the entire book. It wasn't difficult. Not a reference book, but a good introduction

great intro book
I got this book with a Medical Micro book for a class.While the approach of this book is occasionally juvenal (I don't need a little story about a boy getting a puncture wound to explain the immune response), it has been a good fall-back reference as the material is organized differently from the other text.

A teacher's perspective
The textbook writing is simple but meanders enough to lose focus. The busy student could benefit from the many tables and figures, but somehow the link between text and graphics is lost in the voluminous chapters.The summaries are point like renditions of the text and do not highlight important material. Likewise the comprehensive self-test questions are not graded according to importance and carry no link back to the text.
Overall, a comprehensive textbook, but lacking the focus and layout for easy adoption and study.

A good introduction
This text gives pleanty of pictures and the cases studies help reinforce what the reader is learning in lecture and lab. I did not have to use the CD-Rom, but the lab book that goes with this text was a lot of fun. ... Read more

Product Description
Written with the non-major/allied health student in mind, Foundations in Microbiology offers an engaging and accessible writing style through the use of tools such as case studies and analogies to thoroughly explain difficult microbiology concepts. A taxonomic approach is used for the study of pathogens. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Great book; Great price!
Book was exactly what I needed for my class and at a fraction of the price!

Mint condition, rapid delivery
I ws completely delighted to find this book. I recommend this seller. Students can save a lot of money by finding prev. ed.textbooks

MicroBiology Book - Smooth Transaction! Thanks!
Received in great shape for used copy. Shipping was very timely, thanks so much!! All was exactly as described and promised.

Excellent book
I loved my Microbiology class! This book had excellent pictures, courtesy of high-quality magnification tools of whatever brand microscopes and imaging technology they use. I hope this book would help you too!

Needs a non-scientific editor
I can normally get through technical textbooks, but this one isn't very well laid out. I don't like how it's organized, and while you can find specific definitions for words in the back, other terms did not, and the context could not be easily derived at times from the text. ... Read more

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MIMS' MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY offers thorough and up-to-date coverage of microbiology and basic immunology, through a clinically relevant, systems-based approach. The textbook emphasises the microbiology of the agents causing disease, and the diseases affecting individual organ systems. Through thorough cross referencing, the reader can easily find what they need, whether seeking information from a systems or a microbe perspective. Nearly 500 illustrations support the text, and summary introductory and summary key facts boxes strengthen the clarity and usefulness of the text.

• Systems-based approach to microbiology reflects integrated and case-based teaching
  
• Stresses the role of the immune system in infectious disease, in line with the move towards integrated, systems-based teaching (where for example diseases like meningitis are taught as part of a Nervous system module)
  
• Chapter Introduction boxes (now revised to be in bullet points), Summary Headings throughout each chapter and Key Facts boxes at the end of each chapter allow easy access to key concepts, and valuable review tools
  
• Extensively cross-referenced Pathogen Review section means the reader can navigate the text either through a systems-based or a pathogen-based path, as they choose

Customer Reviews (2)

Fantastic
I wanted this book so badly because I had to study pretty much everything in that book.

Now I'm glad I bought it because I succeded on my exams :)

Thank you

finally bugs make sense
I read another book that was based on classifications of bugs, studied it diligently for a year in med school before finding this text, which is human system based. Love it.

If you think of things in terms of big picture and clinical presentation, this book may be a very big help. And it's super well written. Kind of fun, even late at night.

Not everyone learns the same way. On the spectrum, i was a philosophy/lit major fyi. ... Read more

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The landmark clinical guide to the role microorganisms play in human health and illnesses -- extensively revised and updated

A Doody's Core Title!

Linking fundamental microbiology concepts with the diagnosis and treatment of clinical infections, this one-of-a-kind, portable text delivers an essential overview of the organisms and agents involved in clinical microbiology. In addition to brief descriptions of the organisms, you'll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book's purpose is to introduce basic clinical microbiologythrough the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology giving you a far-reaching, yet accessible review of the discipline that you can't find anywhere else. Supporting this acclaimed coverage are more than 300 informative illustrations and tables, each designed to clarify and drive home important chapter concepts.

Customer Reviews (4)

Great Reference
This is my third version of Med Micro and the series continue to add useful and interesting information. It really is a great reference book for school or work for those in the field of Medicine, Epidemiology or Microbiology. Good stuff.

Good book
Good microbiology text book. However if you don't mind reading it off the computer this book is available online free of cost I guess.
The book is informative but I did not like the color of the pictures - all are pretty much diff shades of the same color. Leaving that the book is good.

very good
All the figures and chapters are clear and usefull for learning clinical microbiology especially for the medical students and thinking microbiologically.Medical Microbiology, 24th edition (Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology)

office text
I purchased this text to help review for the FNP examination.It is an excellent resource--one that I frequently pull off the shelf to review.I would strongly recommend it for your medical library.
The only criticism I have is that the layoutof topics and headings is a bit awkward, but the index does allow for quick access to topics.Interesting read, and great resource. ... Read more

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Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review!

Customer Reviews (7)

Outdated and too bulky for step 1
As a medical student, our Micro course required this book because it had USMLE style questions in it and no one would buy the massive medical micro book that wasn't a review. Okay, so this book is actually out of date on a lot of subjects and doesn't even give accurate information on the pathogenesis, especially the virology and mycology sections. If you are reviewing for the USMLE step 1, this book is WAY to cumbersome to read in the 4-7 weeks that you have to review. If you need a quick brush up, Google "South Carolina Microbiology" and you should find a website that will provide more than enough information for the Step. i.e., save your money, look at the pathmicro site from SC, and buy q-bank!

Excellent Immunology Section! Must read for Step 1
I only read the 90 or so pages of this book that covered Immunology as per the recommendation of many other students that had used it solely for that. It is by far the best immunology text I have come across, especially for Step 1 review (on account of the short length of the immuno section) and I own at least 3 immuno books including High Yield, Case Files, and some Lange review of Micro/Immuno book that I do not think are nearly as good. If you are thinking about buying an Immunology book to review for Step 1 or even to use during a med school immunology course, look no further. I highly recommend this book.

Superior to "Made Ridiculously Simple" micro review book
My Micro professor writes questions for the USMLE Step 1. I was not doing well on his exams, but this book helped shoot my exam score up by 14%! I had used the "Made Ridiculously Simple" micro review book, but I found it too superficial. It helps to know the "why"; I could never just memorize and regurgitate for an exam. This book is well updated, colored photos are great, well organized and thorough but not to endless detail. *One weak point: the immunology section is disappointing, but I would still recommend it for the micro part.

Excellent Book
I had Dr. Chamberlain as my infectious Disease instructor. He is able to make a difficult subject both interesting and entertaining. The format of the book allows for a complete understanding of how infectious microbes effect different organ systems. Together with the easy to undestand text and fantastic color pictures, it makes for one of the best medical microbiology book on the market. Do yourself a favor and do not pass up this book...you will not regret it.

Great
Great review of micro.Well organized and arranges the bugs in different categories and illnesses.highly recommended ... Read more

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"Essentials of Food Microbiology" will be an invaluable text for students following courses in food science, food technology and other food related subjects where a knowledge of food microbiology is essential. The book assumes no previous knowledge of microbiology and treats any microbiological principles within a food context. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject and will be a useful resource for anyone with an interest in food and food safety. ... Read more