This introductory microbiology text uses a clear writing style to provide an understanding of microbial diseases. This edition takes an organ systems based approach to human diseases and emphasizes the relevance of microbiological principles to human health. There is expanded coverage of immunology, and historical as well as current coverage to show how understanding of microbiology has evolved. There are special interest topics to reinforce microbiological principles, and there are numerous colour illustrations throughout.

Appropriate for the non-major/allied health student, this text carefully and clearly explains microbiology, providing a strong foundation in the fundamental concepts. With its concise and readable style, Microbiology: A Human Perspective offers coverage of the most current concepts, including recent advances in immunology and genomics, while also ensuring that students have the knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals necessary to understand the advances of the future. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases.

Product Description: Book by Nester, Eugene W., Gilstrap, Marie, Kleyn, John G.