From the world's most trusted and respected book on microbiology, a dynamic, student-friendly introduction to the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or in the causation of disease. For more than a quarter-of-a-century Sherris has been unmatched in its ability to help you understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease. Through a dynamic, engaging approach, this classic text gives you a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases. Includes USMLE-style questions and a clinical case

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