
Case Files Microbiology, Second Edition
McGraw-Hill Medical (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 16. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-07-149258-4 (ISBN)
Description
More than 50 clinical cases help you excel in your microbiology coursework and on the USMLE Step 1
The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Microbiology: Second Edition presents 50+ clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions. The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas and Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California.
The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Microbiology: Second Edition presents 50+ clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions. The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas and Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
25 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
462 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-149258-4 (9780071492584)
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Persons
Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn. He is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas).
Cynthia R. Skinner DeBord, PhD, is Adjunct Faculty, Biology, at Tomball College in Tomball, TX. She was formerly the microbiology course director at UTHouston School of Medicine.
Dr. Audrey Wanger is Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas--Houston Medical School.
Dr. Gilbert A. Castro is Professor of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at the University of Texas--Houston Medical School; Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas School of Public Health; and Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice President for Academic Administration, at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has also worked with the AMA, NIH, NBME and other local, state, and federal organizations.
Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
James D. Kettering, PhD is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Loma Linda University Schools of Medicine. He also holds an Emeritus Professor position at the School of Dentistry, Dental Educatin Services.
Cynthia R. Skinner DeBord, PhD, is Adjunct Faculty, Biology, at Tomball College in Tomball, TX. She was formerly the microbiology course director at UTHouston School of Medicine.
Dr. Audrey Wanger is Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas--Houston Medical School.
Dr. Gilbert A. Castro is Professor of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at the University of Texas--Houston Medical School; Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas School of Public Health; and Vice President for Health Affairs and Vice President for Academic Administration, at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has also worked with the AMA, NIH, NBME and other local, state, and federal organizations.
Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
James D. Kettering, PhD is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Loma Linda University Schools of Medicine. He also holds an Emeritus Professor position at the School of Dentistry, Dental Educatin Services.
Content
Introduction
Section I: Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine
Part 1: Approach to Learning Microbiology
Part 2: Approach to Disease
Part 3: Approach to Reading
Section II: Antimicrobial Therapy
Part 1: Antibacterial Agents
Part 2: Antiviral Agents
Part 3: Antifungal Agents
Part 4: Antiparasitic Agents
Section III: Clincal Cases
Fifty Case Scenarios
Section IV: Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Disorder (Alphabetical)
Index
Section I: Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine
Part 1: Approach to Learning Microbiology
Part 2: Approach to Disease
Part 3: Approach to Reading
Section II: Antimicrobial Therapy
Part 1: Antibacterial Agents
Part 2: Antiviral Agents
Part 3: Antifungal Agents
Part 4: Antiparasitic Agents
Section III: Clincal Cases
Fifty Case Scenarios
Section IV: Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Disorder (Alphabetical)
Index