Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Tenth Edition

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McGraw Hill Professional, Jun 1, 2008 - Medical - 620 pages

Ace the USMLE Step 1 and course exams-with the most concise, easy-to-use, and frequently updated medical microbiology and immunology review!

To put your preparation for USMLE Step 1 and course exams on the fast track, only one resource will do: Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. Completely updated throughout, the Tenth Edition presents a high-yield review of the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology.

Importantly, the book also emphasizes the real-world clinical application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. One look, and you'll see why it's the definitive microbiology course and exam quick review! Everything you need to thoroughly and rapidly prepare for the exam:

  • The most frequently updated microbiology review available-one that enhances your understanding of the clinical relevance of microbiology
  • Over 600 sample questions to test your knowledge
  • A complete USMLE-style exam with case-based questions
  • Review questions and case studies to reinforce essential material

From inside the book

 

Contents

I Basic Bacteriology
1
II Clinical Bacteriology
102
III Basic Virology
192
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About the author (2008)

Warren Levinson, MD is Professor of Microbiology, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, California.

Bibliographic information

TitleReview of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Tenth Edition
LANGE Basic Science
AuthorWarren E. Levinson
Edition10
PublisherMcGraw Hill Professional, 2008
ISBN0071643052, 9780071643054
Length620 pages
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Medical / Immunology
  
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