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Experts say that a pandemic like the Spanish flu happens once in a century. Well, time’s up. In December 2019, the world witnessed the emergence of a new pathogen that brought it to a standstill. The novel Coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic and governments worldwide executed unprecedented measures to contain it. The impact on life was devastating. Overnight, people became more aware of self-hygiene and the importance of social distancing. However, many are still left in the dark when it comes to the ‘why?’. This book introduces the basics of Microbiology, covering essential concepts that answer burning doubts. What are microorganisms? How do infection and disease occur? Should I be vaccinated? What is the difference between bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi? How can I protect myself against harmful agents? Besides, it aims to bring about a renewed outlook and appreciation of life through the many ‘food for thought’ incorporated in the writing. This book is timely as there is an urgency for the public to understand the microscopic world and timeless because what is learnt today helps us better prepare for the future. After all, it’s a small world where micros dictate macros.

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The only review book to cover both anatomic and clinical pathology, Pathology Exam Review offers excellent preparation for the American Board of Pathology Anatomic and Clinical Pathology examinations. The book contains 1,500 board-formatted multiple-choice questions with short explanatory answers, equally divided between anatomic and clinical pathology. Anatomic pathology coverage includes general pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy. Clinical pathology coverage includes immunology, medical microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology), transfusion medicine, hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, and molecular pathology and genetics. Many of the questions are accompanied by full-color images. A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, a question bank, and an image bank.

The new edition of this work offers a review of the medically important aspects of microbiology and immunology. It covers both the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. It aims to assist those who are preparing for the USMLE exam, and also provides students who are taking a medical microbiology course with a brief source of information. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect the latest information in this field.