Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (6th Edition) – eBook PDF

Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology (6th Edition) – eBook PDF

Learn to build the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting! The Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 6^th Edition, (PDF) uses a reader-friendly “building-block” approach to the basics of diagnostic microbiology. This revised edition has new content on viruses like Zika, an expanded molecular chapter, and the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines. Updated photos provide clear examples of automated lab instruments, while review questions, case studies, and learning objectives present information in an easy-to-understand, approachable manner for students at every level.

• Issues to Consider boxes motivate you to analyze important points.
• Agents of the bioterrorism chapter furnish you with the newest information about this hot topic.
• Case Checks throughout every chapter tie content to case studies for improved understanding.
• Glossary of key terms at the end of the ebook supplies you with a quick reference for looking up definitions.
• Hands-on procedures explain exactly what takes place in the micro lab, making content more relevant and practical.
• Points to Remember sections at the end of each chapter identify main concepts in a quick-reference, bulleted format.
•  Full-color design, with numerous full-color photomicrographs, prepares you for the reality of diagnostic microbiology.
• Bolded key terms at the beginning of every chapter equip you with a list of the most important and relevant terms in each chapter.
• Learning assessment questions at the conclusion of each chapter enable you to evaluate how well you have mastered the material.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of every chapter provide you with a measurable outcome to achieve by completing the material.
• A building-block approach motivates you to use previously learned information to sharpen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• A case study at the beginning of each chapter offers you with the opportunity to form your own questions and answers through discussion points.
• An editable and printable lab manual offers you additional opportunities to learn course content using real-life scenarios with questions to reinforce concepts.
• Review questions for each learning objective help you think critically about the information in each chapter, improving your comprehension and retention of material.

• NEW! Updated photos helps acquaint you with the equipment you’ll use in the lab.
• NEW! Updated content throughout addresses the latest information in diagnostic microbiology.
• NEW! Expanded Molecular Diagnostics chapter evaluates and explains new and evolving techniques.
• NEW! Reorganized and refocused Mycology chapter assists you in better understanding the toxicity of fungi.
• NEW! Content about Zika and other viruses provides students with the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines.

Additional ISBNs: 978-0323482189, 978-0323482127, 0323613179, 978-0323613170, 9780323613170

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