Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease

Known  for generations as the most comprehensive foundational text on medical  microbiology, Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease delivers a  thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of  microbial diseases. This trusted text is universally praised for  "telling the story of a pathogen" in an engaging way, facilitating  learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms.  Content is uniquely organized by microbial class and by organ system,  making it equally at home in traditional and systems-based curricula.

This  updated 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field,  including significant enhancements to the coverage of serious threats to  global health such as COVID-19, respiratory and childhood viruses, and  sexually transmitted diseases. New illustrations and additional learning  features further clarify concepts, reinforce understanding, and help  users confidently prepare for board exams and beyond.

• Abundant full-color images clarify microbial concepts, structures, and processes in vivid detail.
• New Subject Review Tables broaden students’ understanding of chapter content with additional context and detail.
• Paradigm boxes reinforce general principles through key examples.
• Case Studies  with problem-solving questions, questions provide insight into clinical  applications of microbiology, challenge students to apply what they’ve  learned to common clinical scenarios.
• Key Concepts keep students focused on essential information.
• Suggested Readings guide students to relevant field research.
• Bolded Terms familiarize students with new or challenging terms. 
• New content related to the COVID-19 pandemic concerning  the virology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention of  coronaviruses added to several relevant chapters prepares students for  the clinical challenges ahead.