Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: Essentials of Diagnostic Microbiology [Hardcover]

Paul G. Engelkirk (Author), Janet Duben-Engelkirk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0781797012 | ISBN-13: 978-0781797016 | Edition: 1

Designed for associate-degree MLT/CLT programs and baccalaureate MT/CLS programs, this textbook presents the essentials of clinical microbiology. It provides balanced coverage of specific groups of microorganisms and the work-up of clinical specimens by organ system, and also discusses the role of the microbiology laboratory in regard to emerging infections, healthcare epidemiology, and bioterrorism. Clinical case studies and self-assessment questions show how to incorporate the information into everyday practice.

More than 400 illustrations and visual information displays enhance the text. Essentials boxes, chapter outlines, key terms, summaries, and other study aids help students retain information.

A bound-in CD-ROM includes additional review questions, case studies, and Web links.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 754 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (October 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781797012
• ISBN-13: 978-0781797016
• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #796,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, December 10, 2008

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Shannon L. Carr (Pittsburgh PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: Essentials of Diagnostic Microbiology (Hardcover)

I'll be honest, I am a slow learner... This book is great, it's has great explanations. I started studying this the summer before the actual class and totally understood the concepts before it was taught to me (thats not an easy thing for me to do). I have an "A" in class thus far and a lot of it is due to the book itself explaining everything in great detail and easy to understand English!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases: Essentials of Diagnostic Microbiology (Purchased on 09/27/2009), October 28, 2009

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Paul White (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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Excellent (rarely have I thought that about reference books). Well written (very readable) making it very accessible for the reader. The material is well structured into chapters that can be tackled one at a time ensuring the book is not a daunting read (you don't need a long stretch in solitary to get through it!). Overall a very good introduction, as a non-medically trained epidemiologist this book is what I have been looking for a while. It provides just the right amount of detail and background to laboratory testing for infectious diseases that I need to engage with my diagnostic colleagues. A book I would certainly recommend.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars diagnostic microbiology, June 17, 2010

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Ferdinand Bangirinama (Fort worth, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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I ordered the book online from May 14, 2010 but I have not yet got it. What's the problem?