Problem-Based Microbiology - Brossura

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Brossura

ISBN 10: 072160630X ISBN 13: 9780721606309

Casa editrice: Saunders, 2005

Riassunto

This concise, problem-based textbook covers 91 of the most common infectious diseases, using case studies to promote interactive learning and to build a foundation of knowledge for clinical practice. It presents an overview of how infectious diseases affect a particular organ system. Then, it provides clinical case scenarios, differential diagnosis tables, and succinct explanations of the infectious process, with treatment options and outcomes. Crisp, full-color images and USMLE-style practice questions round out the text.

• Presents a detailed clinical case study for each infectious disease covered, including treatment and outcomes.
• Integrates basic and clinical sciences.
• Covers the most common infectious diseases, including bioterrorism agents and emerging infectious diseases.
• Promotes active learning by presenting the case study as an unknown, and then providing differential diagnosis tables and rationales.
• Features over 350 full-color illustrations and images of clinical disease to reinforce written material.
• Highlights key symptoms, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis for rapid review.
• Provides summary tables of important diseases caused by the infecting organism.
• Includes practice questions to help prepare for the USMLE step 1 and 2 exams.

With 3 additional contributing experts.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Saunders
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 072160630X
• ISBN 13: 9780721606309
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 548
• Contatto del produttore: Saunders; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italia