Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 11e (Diagnostic Microbiology ( Bailey & Scott's)) [Hardcover]

Betty A. Forbes PhD D(ABMM) F(AAM) (Author), Daniel F. Sahm PhD D(ABMM) F(AAM) (Author), Alice S. Weissfeld PhD D(ABMM) F(AAM) (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323016782 | ISBN-13: 978-0323016780 | Publication Date: March 4, 2002 | Edition: 11

The classic text known as the 'gold standard' in microbiology is now revised, reorganized, and up-to-date. Always comprehensive and current, this edition features even more new information on hot topics such as identification systems, quality control organisms, antiparasitic agents, HIV viral load testing, HIV genotyping, Hepatitis C virus, antivirals, and a new procedure for the motility test. In addition, thoroughly revised material reflects the latest advances and developments. New clinical case studies challenge students to think critically and apply what they've learned in realistic situations, and a compartmentalized organization keeps related topics together so information is easy to find.

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Book Description

Features information on identification systems, quality control organisms, antiparasitic agents, HIV viral load testing and

About the Author

Betty Ann Forbes, PhD, Professor of Pathology and Medicine; Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratories, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY; Daniel F. Sahm, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, MRL Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., Herndon, VA; and Alice Weissfeld, PhD, President, Microbiology Specialists, Inc.; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1069 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 11 edition (March 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323016782
• ISBN-13: 978-0323016780
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book, December 7, 1999

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Nancy A. Kiernan-Campbell "nakc" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology (Hardcover)

This edition of Bailey & Scott is the best so far. The tables included in each chapter are well organized. They present the data in an easy to look up manner. Information on individual organisms is better organized in contrast to earlier editions. One complaint is that older names and test procedures are not included. I suppose the authors wish to present the most current information but it would be nice to have a reference to an older name or test when a physician inquires.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Starting Point In Clinical Microbiology, September 8, 2001

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Gary Smith (Adelaide, SA Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology (Hardcover)

I own this book plus buying a copy for the lab, the book is not as thorough as the manual of clinincal microbiology by the ASM and edited by Murray. But is thorough enough for most routine bench work and is not as bulky as Murray. Murray and or Bergeys would be required for the more difficult organisms, but for everything else, or the student studying diagnostic Clinical microbiology I would rate this book highly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book, January 9, 2007

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Sarah A. Hough (Tri-Cities, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 11e (Diagnostic Microbiology ( Bailey & Scott's)) (Hardcover)

The great pictures and tables in this book keep it interesting, the only bad thing about it is that there are no end-of-chapter reviews or questions.