This book provides students with a short yet thorough review of microbiology and immunology, needed in the first year of medical school. The information is great for both course review and USMLE test prep. Includes clinical case studies required in medical school curriculum and examinations.The most CONCISE, COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE reviewMost frequently updated microbiology reviewIdeal review for courses, exams, and the USMLE654 USMLE-format sample questionsClinical casesComplete USMLE-type exam with all questions in case-based formatMedical applications emphasizedNewly revised sections on HIV, hepatitis viruses, and immunologyUseful figures and tablesStrong links to clinical practice build understanding of materialProvides medical students with a solid understanding of the clinical relevance of microbiologyIncludes review questions and case studies to reinforce materialEmphasizes need-to-know areas in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology