TY - BOOK AU - Murray,Patrick R. TI - Basic medical microbiology SN - 0323478522 AV - QR41.2 .M87 2018 U1 - 579 PY - 2018/// CY - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PB - Elsevier KW - Medical microbiology KW - Bacteria KW - Viruses KW - Fungi KW - Parasites KW - Electronic books N1 - Overview of medical microbiology -- Introduction of bacteria -- Aerobic gram-positive cocci -- Aerobic gram-positive rods -- Acid-fast bacteria -- Aerobic gram-negative cocci and coccobacilli -- Aerobic fermentative gram-negative rods -- Aerobic non-fermentative gram-negative rods -- Anaerobic bacteria -- Spiral shaped bacteria -- Intracellular bacteria -- Introduction to viruses -- Human immunodeficiency viruses -- Human herpes viruses -- Respiratory viruses -- Hepatitis viruses -- Gastrointestinal viruses -- Introduction to fungi -- Cutaneous and subcutaneous fungi -- Systemic dimorphic fungi -- Opportunistic fungi -- Introduction to parasites -- Protozoa -- Nematodes -- Trematodes -- Cestodes -- Arthropods N2 - Authored by the lead author of the bestselling Medical Microbiology and written in the same tradition, Basic Medical Microbiology was designed as a straight-forward, practical introduction to this difficult topic. It provides students with a firm foundation in the principles and applications of microbiology, serving as an effective prep tool for examinations and the transition into clinical application. Carefully curated contents focus on the most commonly observed and tested organisms and diseases. Differential diagnosis, organism classification overview, and a list of antimicrobials used to treat infections are provided in the introductory chapter of each organism section, reinforcing the clinical application and relevance. Organized by organism; focuses on the association between an organism and disease. Concise tables and high-quality illustrations offer visual guidance and an easy review of key material. Clinical cases reinforce the clinical significance of each organism. Includes multiple-choice questions to aid in self-assessment and examination preparation UR - https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1475551 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1475551 ER -