Bios Instant Notes In Medical Microbiology

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.

BIOS Instant Notes in Microbiology, Fourth Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with cle

Instant Notes titles focus on core information and are designed to help undergraduate students come to grips with a subject quickly and easily. Ihis second edition of" Instant Notes in Microbiology" has been revised and updated to incorporate recent advancements, including new developments in the taxonomy of microbes, and new insights in molecular biology. Recent changes in the taxonomy of the Prokarya have called for the inclusion of a new topic of the Archaea. The bacteriology and molecular biology sections have been updated to reflect the latest understanding of these rapidly evolving subjects.

This new edition has been amended throughout, new sections have been added on ageing and gender and the immune system, and diagrams have been redrawn for improved clarity and consistency of style. Instant Notes in Immunology, Second Edition provides concise coverage of immunology at an undergraduate level, providing easy access to the core information in the field. The book covers all important areas in immunology in a format which is ideal for learning and rapid revision. Also features MCQs and answers test knowledge and understanding.

This text covers the basic concepts and terminology required to understand the different kinds of micro-organisms; the spread of micro-organisms and the causes of disease; host responses to infection and laboratory diagnosis techniques.

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BIOS Instant Notes in Microbiology, 4th edition, has been streamlined to concentrate on features that are unique to the microbial world, including viruses and prions. Information on pathogenesis has been placed within other sections. The text has been generally updated, and coverage of applied microbiology expaned, but retains the Instant Notes philosophy of focusing on clearly and concisely presenting only essential topics.

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