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Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology Q&A (1st Edition)
Go to this bookEnsure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering microbiology and immunology!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Melphine Harriott, Michelle Swanson-Mungerson, Samia Ragheb, and Matthew Jackson covers major topics taught in immunology and microbiology courses during the first and second year of medical school. Readers will learn how to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply microbiology and immunology knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
550 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, including detailed explanations
Microbiology questions organized by organ system that cover major infectious diseases
Immunology questions organized by concept including chapters on inflammation, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, and transplant rejection and anti-tumor responsesThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
Microbiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review (1st Edition)
Go to this bookMicrobiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review Melphine Harriott is a concise guide to common and rare bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that begins with pathogens that infect the nervous system and ends with pathogens infecting multiple organs. The presentation of material by organ system facilitates easy organization and provides versatility of use.
Each card presents similar information with variations due to inherent pathogen differences. On the front is an introduction to each pathogen with clinical vignettes and images. The back provides the taxonomy or morphology, infections, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment options, and an explanation.
Key Features:
More than 230 graphics including full-color clinical images, pathogen photomicrographs, cell stains, biochemical tests, and diagrams
Six color-coded pathogen types further facilitate quick acquisition of knowledge
Online content via Winking Skull.com provides navigation by organ system or pathogen type
Promotes long-term retention of complex material
Animations further enhance learningThis is an essential guide for medical students preparing for the USMLE®. It is also an ideal choice for graduate-level students in health science and dentistry looking for a user-friendly microbiology review.