Discusses the science, the history and the future of epidemics. This book shows what epidemics are, how they begin and transmit, the various types they are and what they can cause. It shows the changing world of infectious disease and the possible infections lurking around the corner.

Product Description: A core text for students, Lecture Notes: Medical Microbiology and Infection has been updated and revised in this fourth edition to cover all essential areas of medical microbiology and infection. The text's structure also lends itself to being a useful reference for junior doctors, nurses and GPs...read more

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.

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