- NEW! The Bigger Picture section in each body system chapter identifies other body systems that might be affected by a particular microbial infection. - NEW! Technology Boxes highlight new technology, such as artificial intelligence, that is becoming more essential to diagnosis and treatment in the healthcare field.

Easily understood by students without any chemistry or biology background, Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 2nd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease - critical knowledge for today's healthcare professional. This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career. Focuses on just the necessary information the introductory microbiology student needs to know, saving time and allowing you to focus on what is most important. UNIQUE! Why You Need to Know boxes put material in perspective, helping you to understand the history, impact and future of the topics under discussion. UNIQUE! Life Application boxes provide fun facts on how chapter topics apply to real world situations and events. UNIQUE! Medical Highlights boxes share anecdotal information about various pathological conditions. UNIQUE! Healthcare Application tables focus on pathogens as they relate to topics discussed in the chapter. Chapter outlines and key terms provide a framework for every chapter, enabling more efficient and effective learning. Learning objectives clarify chapter goals and guide you through content that needs to be mastered. Twenty review questions at the end of each chapter test you retention and help you identify areas requiring further study. UPDATED! Additional micrographs and cellular photos from author's collection help engage you. NEW! Appendix on key human bacterial pathogens arranged by body system with text page references provides a quick reference to diseases, organisms, and their characteristics.

The fifth edition retains all the strengths that have made Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals a best-selling title: A sound scientific orientation Continual application to the clinical setting Coverage of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases Current statistical information of disease patterns Up-to-date terminology An emphasis on Australian and New Zealand data and clinical settings A central theme of highlighting the relevance of microbiology to patient care Full colour photographs and illustrations throughout

This text examines medical microbiology from the viewpoint of the biomedical scientist based in a microbiology laboratory. It explains the basis of key laboratory techniques as applied to medical microbiology - including bacteriology, mycology, and virology - how and why they work, and what they can tell us.

"Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology's art program enhances students' understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology."--BC Campus website.

For introduction to microbiology (mixed majors) courses. Built from the ground up for pre-nursing and allied health students Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles teaches microbiology fundamentals in a manner that encourages students to think clinically and critically. This is the first microbiology text to emphasize medically relevant topics and align with ASM''s Curriculum Guidelines for Microbiology in Nursing and Allied Health. In the 2nd Edition, interactive features expand the clinical focus. New content covers Covid-19 throughout; sepsis scoring standards; therapeutics, diagnostics, and preventatives; transmission precautions; and diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM. Hallmark features of this title Visual Summaries help students synthesize chapter content, focus on key microbiology concepts, and see the bigger picture. The art program incorporates research-based learning design principles and step-by-step process figures to focus on essential details and support visual learners. Think Clinically, Be S.M.A.R.T. About Cases share the author-created S.M.A.R.T. framework to help students apply what they''ve learned to clinical scenarios. Bench to Bedside introduces cutting-edge advances in translational medicine, highlighting the collaboration between scientists and clinicians to improve patient outcomes. New and updated features of this title NEW: Healthcare Hero chapter openers present real and diverse healthcare heroes in a step toward empowering students to envision themselves in the careers for which they are training. EXPANDED: NCLEX/HESI/TEAS Style Reading Questions help students practice critical thinking and build confidence for entrance and licensure exams. NEW and UPDATED: Figures enhance textual and visual clarity and present the most current and accurate information. NEW: More than 40 photos show how skin conditions present in people of color, an often-overlooked aspect of dermatology. EXPANDED: Promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues from the first edition and includes even more non-native speaker language footnotes and in-text features that highlight healthcare disparities. NEW: COVID-19 content is infused throughout the text in art and in general content and prominently featured in Chapter 6 (Viruses), Chapter 14 (Vaccines), and Chapter 16 (Respiratory System Diseases). Features of Mastering Microbiology for the 2nd Edition Learn more about Mastering Microbiology. EXPANDED: 7 new Concept Coach animations with built-in quizzing to engage learners and coach them on challenging microbiology topics. NEW: 6 Interactive Content Reviews help students learn the most challenging topics in the course with active learning that guides content exploration in an integrated way to foster deeper understanding. NEW: Pearson® Interactive Labs are structured around the process of science and feature real-world scenarios and guided feedback so students can make and learn from their mistakes. NEW: 14 Micro Lab Explorations are decision-tree style lab exercises that allow students to learn important lab techniques and concepts in a low-stakes environment. EXPANDED: NCLEX/HESI/TEAS Style Reading questions help students practice critical thinking and build confidence for entrance and licensure exams. Think Clinically, Be S.M.A.R.T. About Cases share the author-created S.M.A.R.T. framework to help students apply what they''ve learned to clinical scenarios. All are tagged with ASM''s nursing-centric learning outcomes.