4 Stars! "...focuses on organisms -- such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites -- and the diseases they cause.... It meets its objective of presenting concise information in a digestible manner.... The book is organized by organisms rather than by diseases. Each section covers a different type of organism and includes a differential diagnosis in its introduction. Introductory chapters provide an overview of the classification of organisms -- a structural framework to remember organisms -- and a listing of antimicrobials that are used to treat infections. The individual chapters feature a brief discussion of the individual organisms; a summary of facts including properties, epidemiology, clinical disease, diagnosis, and treatment provided in a concise table; and illustrations provided as a visual learning aid,... a useful addition to the field.... [If] students master this material, they will have a firm foundation in the principles and applications of microbiology."
Review by John M Horne, MD (VA Medical Center Omaha), ©Doody''s Review Service 2025. Doody''s Score: 91, 4 Stars!
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Microbiology**Concise and easy to read, Murray’s Basic Medical Microbiology: Foundations and Clinical Cases, 2nd Edition, provides a solid foundation in the principles of microbiology, preparing you not only for examinations but also for the transition to clinical application. Authored by Dr. Patrick Murray, the lead author of the bestselling Medical Microbiology, this clearly written, condensed text offers a straightforward, practical introduction to this challenging topic. It provides complete coverage of the most commonly observed organisms and diseases, numerous case studies, review questions, and up-to-date content throughout, including coverage of COVID-19. Features a logical organization by organism, focusing on the association between an organism and diseaseProvides over 180 clinical cases to strengthen understanding of infectious organisms in a clinical settingIncludes a brand new section with devoted chapters on diseases affecting each body system and the multiple organisms that may be responsible to help sharpen clinical reasoning skillsIncludes differential diagnosis, organism classification overview, and a list of antimicrobials used to treat infections in the introductory chapter of each organism section, reinforcing clinical application and relevanceContains numerous tables and high-quality illustrations that offer visual guidance and an easy review of key materialIncludes more multiple-choice review questions to aid in self-assessment and examination preparationEnhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
- | Author: Patrick R. Murray
- | Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- | Publication Date: Apr 05, 2023
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780323878104
- | ISBN-10: 0323878105
