MIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy to follow coverage of microbiology infectious diseases and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology clinical presentation pathogenesis and diagnostic approaches as well as treatment and infection control considerations supplemented by case based examples Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes and will return to this book for reference time and again Clear writing and easy to understand explanations – perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunology User friendly format with colour coding key concept boxes and dynamic illustrations for easy navigation Organised by body system – goes beyond the ‘bug parade’ to help you understand clinical context Pathogen Parade electronic supplement – a quick cross referenced glossary of viruses bacteria parasites and fungi Vaccine Parade electronic supplement – quick reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice Clinical cases and multiple choice self assessments electronic supplement support learning
