Feature Summary

Conversational writing style and superb use of analogies help students master complex topics (The Video Genome, page 254).

Outstanding learning aids such as chapter opening overviews (page 159), footnoted word origins (page 167), pronunciation guides (page 171), chapter checkpoints throughout each chapter (page 177), and an end-of-chapter capsule now in outline form (page 183)

Topical essays in the areas of Historical Highlights (page 349), Spotlight on Microbiology (page 359), Medical Microfiles (page 395), and Microbits (page 390) provide the student with a broad view of the world of microbiology.

Taxonomic approach to organization of human diseases (chapters 18-25)

New internet search topics and updated end-of-chapter questions (pages 834-834)

Superb correlation between text, artwork and photos due to Kathleen Park Talaro's expertise as a scientific illustrator and photographer; new figures and photos throughout the new edition

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