Refer to Medical Microbiology, 8th edition, for a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of microorganisms and the diseases they cause. This concise, comprehensive, and user-friendly text presents the fundamental principles of microbiology and immunology with clarity, stimulating the reader's interest - effectively preparing you for classes, exams, and future professional practice.

- Coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you perfect your knowledge of essential elements.
- Thoroughly updated chapters include the latest information on the human microbiome and probiotics/prebiotics, and a new chapter on the Human Genome in Health and Disease is included.
- New chapter summaries in the microbiology chapters provide a concise introduction or practical overview of each topic.
- Assessment questions at the end of most chapters correlate basic science with clinical practice to help you understand the clinical relevance of the organisms under examination.
- Clinical cases illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, enhancing learning through a clinical approach.
- Fully colored clinical photographs, images, and figures help you visualize the clinical presentation of infections.
- Concise tables and boxes emphasizing key concepts and learning points optimize review for exams.