Ideal for USMLE preparation and course review, the streamlined, easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format guides students through the most important aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases. The text is extensively illustrated to convey difficult-to-understand concepts. Clinical correlations, numerous tables and charts, and USMLE-style questions in clinical vignette format help students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

This is a much-needed new, systematic review and study aid on microbiology, immunology, and infectious disease, including AIDS, for medical students studying for the USMLE Step 1. Its structure and content accurately reflect the USMLE's present concentration on the virulence factors of microorganisms, the diseases they cause, and the treatment of those diseases. The book first covers the essentials of microbiology and virology, including the important organisms responsible for present-day disease, and the essentials of immunology and the immune system components that protect the human host from infection. It then reviews infectious disease and the way microbiology and virology are clinically integrated, and covers the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of today's common diseases. The book also provides detailed coverage of congenital immunologic disorders plus a full chapter on AIDS. Each chapter ends with a 20-question self-assessment section followed by detailed answers with explanations.

"Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLEa by Tracey A. H. Taylor, Dwayne Baxa, and Matthew Sims presents diverse cases that encourage problem-based learning, which is key to building diagnostic skills. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE style questions with thorough explanations provide an understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases, an ability to differentiate between infections and viruses, and identify bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Questions cover causative agents, disease transmission, mechanism of pathogenesis action, and pharmacotherapy"--

You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace immunology and immunology-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than the USMLE Road Map. Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time, this completely up-to-date USMLE Road Map offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated approach to mastering immunology. The right way - the right questions - the right results USMLE SHORTCUTS for effective USMLE preparation OUTLINE FORMAT guides you through the most important areas in immunology HIGH-YIELD FACTS promote comprehension and recall TWO-COLOR FORMAT AND ILLUSTRATIONS make essential concepts easy to understand and remember LEARNING TIPS AND TRICKS garnered from years of interaction with students just like you CLEAR EXPLANATIONS from instructors with the experience to know the questions you would ask

Ensure 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 responses This essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam. Be prepared for your board exam with the Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE® series! Das: Histology and Embryology Q&A Das and Baugh: Medical Neuroscience Q&A Fontes and McCarthy: Medical Biochemistry Q&A Hankin et al.: Clinical Anatomy Q&A Kemp and Brown: Pathology Q&A Waite and Sheakley: Medical Physiology Q&A Visit www.thieme.com/testprep to learn more about our online board review question bank.