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I just took my USMLE step 1. These cards are all you need for the micro section. They are concise, clearly written and basically the best thing to study micro with. No question asked buy it!

Update: These cards are epic. Every question on my USMLE exam and most questions on the qbank were drawn directly from these cards. They have made studying for micro a million times easier and in my opinion these cards are the single best, comprehensive and high yield source for the boards. (FYI I HATED micro in class). I got my exam back and I did very well. Not surprisingly micro was one of the areas were I destroyed the exam.

Book Description

This best-selling microbiology deck is now more up-to-date and high-yield than ever. Each card features a microorganism on the front and details its clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment on the back. Full-color clinical photos, schematics, and algorithms allow you to test yourself, identify pathogens, classify organisms, and prepare for end-of-course exams and the USMLE Step 1.

Use study time effectively with this flash card deck!

Full-color photomicrographs and schematics depict the morphology of pathogens, structural features, and clinical findings.

Recall format keeps your review lively and quick—maximizing study time.

Algorithms on each card classify organisms for easy memorization.

PLUS:

Take your study on the road! This deck includes online access to 70 bonus USMLE-style Q&A.
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Burtons Microbiology for the Health Sciences gives students?with or without a background in the sciences?the foundation in microbiology they need to perform their duties as health care professionals. In an engaging style, the text covers all the core concepts outlined for an introductory course by the American Society of Microbiology. This edition has a new full-color art program and provides up-to-date coverage of microbe-associated medical problems, including “bird flu,” SARS, West Nile virus, “mad cow disease,” anthrax, and smallpox. A bound-in CD-ROM includes case studies, self-assessment exercises, terminology lists, plus “Insight” and “Microbiology?Hollywood Style” sections that provide clinical insights and fun facts.
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No other text clarifies the link between microbiology and human disease states like Sherris Medical Microbiology

A Doody’s Core Title for 2011!

4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!
“This will continue to be a popular textbook, primarily due to the well-designed figures and pictures in all chapters. It is one of the better textbooks I have seen for teaching the basics of medical microbiology.”–Doody’s Review Service

For more than a quarter-of-a-century Sherris has been unmatched in its ability to help you understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease. Through a dynamic, engaging approach, this classic text gives you a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.

The fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect this rapidly-moving field’s latest developments and includes a host of learning aids including clinical cases, USMLE-type questions, marginal notes, and extensive new full-color art.

Features

66 chapters that simply and clearly describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can bring about infectious diseases
Core sections on viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases open with new chapters detailing basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents and feature a consistent presentation covering Organism (structure, replication, genetics, etc.), Disease (epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunity), and Clinical Aspects (manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention)
Explanations of host-parasite relationship, dynamics of infection, and host response
USMLE-style questions and a clinical case conclude each chapter on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases
All tables, photographs, and illustrations are now in full color
Clinical Capsules cover the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
Marginal Notes highlight key points within a paragraph to facilitate review
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The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content – and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.

* A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
* Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
* Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
* Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
* A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.
* Three NEW chapters:
* General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III explains explains the criteria for organism inclusion and how it should be used.
* Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III includes gram reaction, shape, arrangement, atmosphere preferred, oxidase and catalase reactions, among other decision points for various pathogens, creating a visual method of identifying and cross referencing organisms.
* Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism
* A NEW section on clinical laboratory management
* More case studies help to develop critical thinking skills, with answers in an appendix.
* More photos of the major organisms have been included to help in identifying different organisms

The field of Microbiology encompasses a vast and varied array of research areas, techniques and protocols for the study of microbial organisms and their interaction with, and influence on ourselves and the world around us. The literature associated with the field of microbiology is generally very specialized and focused and The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology aims to provide a broad, easily accessible perspective on a wide range of microbiological topics.

Edited by Moselio Schaechter, and with Joshua Lederberg as Consulting Editor, The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology brings together an outstanding collection of work by the top scientists in the field.

Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current “hot” topics in the field, this handy desk-top reference includes chapters on:

·Biofilms and biofouling

·Biological warfare

·Culture collections and their databases

·Development processes in bacteria

·DNA repair, replication, restriction and modification, sequencing and genomics

·Emerging infections

·Extremophiles

·Foodborne illnesses

·HIV

·Iron metabolism

·Microbial diversity

·Oral microbiology

·Space flight, effects on microorganisms

·Viral and bacterial vaccines

The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology also includes relevant URLs at the end of each chapter to help readers follow up on further material for chosen topics. This book will be an invaluable tool for microbiologists preparing grant applications, reports or lectures, working at all levels and in all fields, including those in research, teaching, clinical practice, industry and government

Essentials of Clinical Mycology gives a comprehensive overview of the field of clinical mycology. It is written for clinicians who care for patients who have fungal infections. Each of the major systemic fungal infections is discussed in regard to mycology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment. The increasing antifungal armamentarium is described in depth, and separate chapters review increasing antifungal resistance and the use of combination therapy. A section is devoted to high-risk patients who have received a stem cell or solid organ transplant, are neutropenic, or have HIV infection and who are at high risk for developing invasive fungal infections.
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An easy-to-understand, well-illustrated introduction to the clinically-important aspects of microbiology!

NOW in full color!

A Doody’s Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!

4 STAR DOODY’S REVIEW!

“This book provides a comprehensive overview of medical microbiology in a well organized and practical format. The new version includes color photographs and revisions to reflect advances in knowledge and molecular diagnostics. These updates are essential in such a rapidly progressing field and will ensure this book continues to be a mainstay in teaching medical microbiology.”–Doody’s Review Service
Linking fundamental principles with the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections, this classic text delivers an essential overview of the roles microorganisms play in human health and illness. In addition to the brief descriptions of the organisms, you’ll find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology.
The book introduces you to basic clinical microbiology through the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, giving you a far-reaching yet student-friendly review of the discipline. All chapters have been extensively revised to reflect the tremendous expansion of medical knowledge afforded by molecular mechanisms, advances in our understanding of microbial pathogenesis, and the discovery of unusual pathogens.

Features:

• NEW full-color presentation
• 500+ USMLE-style review questions
• 300+ informative tables and illustrations, each designed to clarify and reinforce important chapter concepts
• Coverage that reflects the latest techniques in laboratory and diagnostic technologies

Visit www.LangeTextbooks.com to access valuable resources and study aids.
The science of microbiology, Cell structure, Classification of bacteria, The growth and survival and death of microorganisms, Cultivation of microorganisms, Microbial metabolism, Microbial genetics, Immunology, Pathogenesis of bacterial infection, Antimicrobial chemotherapy, Normal microbial flora of the human body Spore-forming gram-positive bacilli: bacillus & clostridium species, Non-spore-forming gram-positive bacilli, corynebacterium, propionibacterium, listeria, erysipelothrix, actinomycetes, The staphylococci, The streptococci, Enteric gram-negative rods (enterobacteriaceae), Pseudomonads, acinetobacters, uncommon gram-negative bacteria, Vibrios, campylobacters, helicobacter, Haemophilus, bordetella, brucella, francisella, Yersinia & pasteurella, The neisseriae, Infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, Legionellae, bartonella, unusual bacterial pathogens, Mycobacteria, Spirochetes & other spiral microorganisms, Mycoplasmas & cell wall-defective bacteria, Rickettsia & ehrlichia, Chlamydiae, General properties of viruses, Pathogenesis & control of viral diseases, Parvoviruses, Adenoviruses, Herpesviruses, Poxviruses, Hepatitis viruses, Picornaviruses (enterovirus & rhinovirus groups), Reoviruses, rotaviruses, & caliciviruses, Arthropod-borne & rodent-borne viral diseases, Orthomyxoviruses (influenza viruses), Paramyxoviruses & rubella virus, Coronaviruses, Rabies, slow virus infections, prion diseases, Human cancer viruses, AIDS & lentiviruses, Medical mycology, Medical parasitology, Principles of diagnostic medical microbiology