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Features 50 clinical scenarios with 1-3 open-ended questions weave basic science concepts in the clinical scenario. Case explanations are broken up into a) summary, b) discrete answer, c) short discussion USMLE-style comprehension questions for each case and a 3-5 page discussion of the basic science concepts, including definitions and pathophysiology. 3-5 USMLE-style review questions follow each case and "Microbiology Pearls" at the end of each chapter highlight key points and enable quick study before exams.

CONTRIBUTORS

ix

INTRODUCTION

xi

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

xiii

SECTION I Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine

1

(10)

Approach to Learning Microbiology

3

(3)

Approach to Disease

6

(1)

Approach to Reading

6

(5)

SECTION II Antimicrobial Therapy

11

(14)

Antibacterial Agents

13

(3)

Antiviral Agents

16

(3)

Antifungal Agents

19

(2)

Antiparasitic Agents

21

(4)

SECTION III 50 Clinical Cases

25

(334)

Cases 1-23 Bacteria

27

(150)

Cases 24-38 Viruses

177

(96)

Cases 39-44 Fungi

273

(38)

Cases 45-50 Parasites

311

(48)

SECTION IV Listing of Cases

359

(4)

Listing by Case Number

360

(3)

INDEX

363

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Case Files Microbiology

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