Mims Medical Microbiology, Ed. 5 is a popular medical textbook and derives a mass appeal among students due to the simplified presentation of concepts related to immunology. It explains the pathology of the agents causing illnesses and diseases that can affect individual organ systems. With grand diagrams and straightforward explanations, the book is a delight for modern students with limited attention spans. This modular move towards microbiology incorporates case-based and integrated explanations that explain bug parade in a lucid clinical context, as this approach is more modularised and hence easier to comprehend. The reader can understand and reproduce vital concepts easily due to the user-friendly format, concise text and vibrant illustrations. The authors approach microbiology through a highly cross-referenced Pathogen Review. It deepens the comprehension of epidemiology and its significance in providing knowledge about the important risk factors for diseases. Overall, Mims Medical Microbiology, Ed. 5 enhances the learning and absorption of complex concepts related to microbiology in minimum time. The book was published by Eluk in 2012 and is available in paperback. Key Features: This is the fifth edition of the textbook and it covers infectious agents as well as the human immune system response to these infections. It has been updated with new information which is crucial to understanding the changing nature of microorganisms and how this affects the human host. The intent of the book is to create a comprehensive resource that includes the basic science principles of infectious agents as well as a systemic approach.

05-07-2016

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