To enhance teaching the learning the book is now supported by chapter by chapter online resources for instructors and students including an image bank PowerPoint slides and Weblinks A Test Bank is available for instructors A new full color design clarifies important concepts and engages students Updated and expanded coverage of the mycology and molecular chapters reflect the latest advances in the field New clinical scenarios demonstrate key applications of microbiology in the real world Additional high quality images enhance visual understanding Clinical correlations link microorganisms to specific disease states using references to the most current medical literature available Practical guidelines for cost effective clinically relevant evaluation of clinical specimens include extent of workup and abbreviated identification schemes In depth chapters cover the increasingly important areas of immunologic and molecular diagnosis Principles of biochemical tests are explained and illustrated to bridge the gap between theory and practice Line drawings photographs and tables clarify more complex concepts Display boxes highlight essential information on microbes Techniques and procedure charts appear at the back of the book for immediate access Extensive bibliographic documentation allows students to explore primary sources for information
