Mims Medical Microbiology and Immunology 6th Edition

Pdf Book Name: Mims Medical Microbiology and Immunology 6th Edition
Author: Richard Goering & Hazel Dockrell & Mark Zuckerman & Peter L. Chiodini
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN-10: 0702071544
Year: 2018
Pages: 568
Language: English
File size: 33.37 MB
File format: PDF

Mims Medical Microbiology and Immunology 6th Edition Pdf Book Description:

Previous editions of Mims’ Medical Microbiology have adopted the approach that the interaction between infectious disease and host response is best understood as a give-and-take conflict. The sixth edition continues this tradition, revising the title to Mims’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology to better reflect the subject. Continued recognition of Cedric Mims’ founding contribution to this work is seen not only in the title but also in the foreword to this sixth edition. Ivan Roitt, who played a major role in earlier editions, has relinquished his role as a main author and we gratefully acknowledge his contribution. Overall, this edition benefits from significant revision in multiple areas. The introductory chapters continue to present fundamental principles of infectious agents and host defences but now include the newly recognized importance of the human microbiota. Subsequent chapters present an updated overview of the general principles behind the infectious agent immune response conflict, followed by a chapter specific consideration of system-oriented conflict scenarios. Final chapters provide a revised consideration of issues affecting diagnosis and control of the conflict especially centring on newer molecular (especially DNA sequence-based) approaches. Learn all of the microbiology and fundamental immunology concepts you want to understand for your classes and examinations. Now fully updated and revised, Mims’ clinically important, systems-based strategy and abundant color illustrations make this intricate subject easy to comprehend and remember. Learn about illnesses from the context of big body systems and understand why those are environments where microbes may manifest themselves, flourish, and contribute to pathologic alterations. This systems-based method of microbiology employs incorporated and case-based instruction that puts the ‘insect parade’ to a clinical context.

Holistically review for problem-based classes with the assistance of chapter introductions and ‘Lessons in Microbiology’ text boxes which emphasize the clinical relevance of this content, provide simple accessibility to key theories, and supply invaluable review tools. Strategy microbiology by body or by pathogen throughout the corresponding digital’ Pathogen Parade’ -a fast searchable, cross-referenced record of viruses, parasites and bacteria. A new digital ‘Vaccine Parade’ provides quick-reference policy of the most frequently used vaccines in clinical practice. New and improved information reflects the rising significance of the individual microbiota and newest molecular approaches. Access the contents on the proceed through the corresponding interactive eBook, with a range of bonus materials to improve learning and retention — comprises self-assessment substances and clinical instances to assess your comprehension and help exam preparation.