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      Medical Microbiology for the New Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach

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      The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
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          Medical Microbiology for the New Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach by Roberta B. Carey, Mindy G. Schuster, and Karin L. McGowan details 24 microorganisms of clinical relevance. Each section is structured around a patient history, differential diagnosis, laboratory tests, results, pathogenesis, and concluding with treatment and prevention. Moreover, each chapter has a section on additional points and further reading that includes both websites and review articles. The additional points aim to bring to the forefront important considerations (both clinical and laboratory based) to keep in mind while making a diagnosis. More importantly, each of the 24 case studies are accompanied by detailed illustrations that consist of a combination of tables, full-color photographs, and line drawings, all of which help formulate an understanding of the microorganism in question. Using this structured approach toward a final diagnosis, the authors have made it easier for their audience to integrate and appreciate basic science and clinical experience. Additionally, the choice of organisms discussed range from viruses, bacteria to parasites, and provide a broad introduction to infectious diseases. In summary, this is a well-written text in its simple explanations of a complex subject to make it of interest to a multidisciplinary readership. It would be useful for anyone trying to understand both the basic and clinical sides of infectious disease. Additionally, this text would be a good study guide for medical students, microbiologists, and pathology and infectious disease fellows/residents.

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          Contributors
          Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
          Journal
          Yale J Biol Med
          yjbm
          YJBM
          The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
          YJBM
          0044-0086
          1551-4056
          June 2009
          June 2009
          : 82
          : 2
          : 87
          Affiliations
          Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
          Article
          2700649
          c6db999d-a8ca-4a5f-bf50-bdf0277034b3
          Copyright ©2009, Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

          This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License, which permits for noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any digital medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not altered in any way.

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          CareyRoberta B., SchusterMindy G. and McGowanKarin L. Medical Microbiology for the New Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach. 2007. Wiley-Liss: Wilmington, DE. ISBN: (Paperback) 978-0471479338. US $79.95289 p

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