Medical Microbiology & Immunology

Save hours of study time, build test taking confidence, and ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams with most user-friendly, complete, and frequently updated review of medical microbiology and immunology available There's no faster or more effective way to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 and course exams than Medical Microbiology & Immunology Examination. Completely updated throughout, the Ninth Edition offers a concise, high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, with an emphasis on the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. Everything you need for fast and thorough exam preparation: The most frequently updated microbiology review available 600+ USMLE-format questions A complete USMLE-style exam with case-based questions Review questions and case studies to reinforce essential material An emphasis on must-know areas of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology An intense focus on clinical application Summaries of important microorganisms for rapid review Summary tables that emphasize important epidemiological aspects of infectious diseases Basic science pearls that summarize fundamental concepts Informative tables and figures An understanding of the clinical relevance of microbiology Revised and expanded coverage of HIV, hepatitis viruses and immunology* Most frequently updated microbiology review * High-yield review for courses, exams, and the USMLE * 600+ USMLE-format sample questions * Complete USMLE-type exam with all questions in case-based format * Clinical applications emphasized * Summaries of important microorganisms for rapid review * Revised and expanded coverage of HIV, hepatitis viruses, and immunology * Informative tables and figures *Emphasizes the clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases * Helps medical students understand the clinical relevance of microbiology * Includes review questions and case studies to reinforce material * Emphasizes need-to-know areas in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology