Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Richard Goering Paperback Book

Description: Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Richard Goering, Hazel M. Dockrell, Mark Zuckerman, Peter L. Chiodini MIMS Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations - perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunologyUser-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigationOrganised by body system - goes beyond the bug parade to help you understand clinical contextPathogen Parade (electronic supplement) - a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungiVaccine Parade (electronic supplement) - quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practiceClinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents SECTION 1 THE ADVERSARIES - PATHOGENS1. Pathogens as parasites2. The bacteria3. The viruses4. The fungi5. The protozoa6. The helminths7. The arthropods8. Prions9. The host-parasite relationshipSECTION 2 THE ADVERSARIES - HOST DEFENCES10. The innate defences of the body11. Adaptive immune responses bring specificity12. Cooperation leads to effective immune responsesSECTION 3 THE CONFLICTS13. Background to the infectious diseases14. Entry, exit and transmission15. Immune defences in action16. Spread and replication17. Parasite survival strategies and persistent infections18. Pathologic consequences of infectionSECTION 4 CLINICAL MANIFESTATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIONS BY BODY SYSTEM19. Upper respiratory tract infections20. Lower respiratory tract infections21. Urinary tract infections22. Sexually transmitted infections23. Gastrointestinal tract infections24. Obstetric and perinatal infections25. Central nervous system infections26. Infections of the eye27. Infections of the skin, soft tissue, muscle and associated systems28. Vector-borne infections29. Multisystem zoonoses30. Fever of unknown origin31. Infections in the compromised hostSECTION 5 DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL32. Diagnosis of infection and assessment of host defence mechanisms33. Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases34. Attacking the enemy: antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy35. Protecting the host: vaccination36. Specific and nonspecificimmunotherapy37. Infection controlIndex Details ISBN032393725X Author Peter L. Chiodini Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Edition Description 7th edition Year 2024 Edition 7th ISBN-13 9780323937252 Format Paperback Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780702071546 Alternative 9780443107436 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2024-03-14 Pages 624 AU Release Date 2024-03-14 DEWEY 616.9041 Publication Date 2024-03-27 US Release Date 2024-03-27 Illustrations 500; Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157357535;

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