Ryan & Sherris Medical Microbiology, Eighth Edition

Sherris & Ryan's Medical Microbiology, Eighth Edition is a comprehensive and student-friendly text on the nature of microorganisms and the processes they employ in producing infections and diseases. It features over 400 outstanding images, detailed legends, clinical cases with USMLE-style questions, margin notes, bulleted summaries, and innovative study aids. The book is divided into five parts, with chapters on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 992 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

The most comprehensive and engaging textbook on the nature of microorganisms and the captivating processes they employ to cause infections and diseases has been a staple for learners for over a quarter-century. This renowned text has aided readers in developing a strong understanding of the importance of etiologic agents, pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the foundation of therapy for infectious diseases. The book is now more accessible and concise for students, thanks to a new four-color design. Throughout this edition, exceptional pedagogical features are incorporated, including:

Over 400 high-quality images, accompanied by hundreds of tables and illustrations
Detailed legends beneath the art to enhance understanding without the need to refer back to the text
Clinical Cases with USMLE Style Questions to reinforce learning
Margin Notes highlighting the "high-yield" must-know content in each chapter
Bulleted Summaries that conclude each chapter

Sherris & Ryan's Medical Microbiology, Eighth Edition, is organized into five parts:

Part I introduces the concept of infection and the infectious agents at a general reader's level. The subsequent four chapters provide in-depth information on the immunologic, diagnostic, and epidemiologic aspects of infection, with minimal focus on the agents themselves.

Parts II through V constitute the core of the text, covering major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases. Each part begins with its own chapters on basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents.

Features and Learning Aids:
57 chapters that concisely describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can lead to infectious diseases
One online-only chapter exclusively available for digital access
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Weight: 1972g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260464283
Edition number: 8 ed