Medical Microbiology and Immunology Flash Cards [Cards]

Ken S. Rosenthal PhD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 032303392X | ISBN-13: 978-0323033923 | Publication Date: December 21, 2005

These 324 full-color flash cards offer today's most effective assistance in memorizing essential microbiology knowledge. The front of each card features a full-color illustration depicting a microbial organism and the clinical appearance of its related disease. The back of the card summarizes the organism's special features, the diseases it can cause, and the available treatment options. Clinical Correlations mirror the USMLE's emphasis on clinical applications. And, sample USMLE questions facilitate study. With their clinical focus and exquisite illustrations, these Flash Cards are a perfect review tool for course exams, as well as for the USMLE Step 1!

• Offers outstanding full-color artwork and authoritative content derived from the 5th Edition of the best-selling Medical Microbiology text by Murray, Pfaller & Rosenthal.
  
• Reviews each microbial organism's special features, the diseases it can cause, and the available treatment options.
  
• Emphasizes the clinical relevance of microbiology, and provides Clinical Correlations on each card.
  
• Presents USMLE-style study questions for extra exam preparation assistance.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Reviews each microbial organism's special features

About the Author

Ken S. Rosenthal, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH

Product Details

• Cards: 414 pages
• Publisher: Mosby (December 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032303392X
• ISBN-13: 978-0323033923
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,226,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars So-so, October 3, 2008

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I am a second year medical student, I bought these because I thought it'd be nice to have colored pictures along w/ the information about these organisms, however, even though it does tell you, say what virulence factors are responsible for disease, it doesn't necessarily explain why, so you would still need a text book to supplement material that is missing. Occasionally, it does give you specific information but there isn't a clear format to these cards because other organisms may not contain that same categorical information. This results in confusing cards.
Also, most cards don't have a picture of the organism or the diseases that it causes. Some cards do, most do not, so keep that in mind.
A better product for medical students is Microcards by Sanjiv Harpavat and Sahar Nissim, they give you the necessary information and explain why, which makes them a great learning tool.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ehh, May 14, 2011

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These are ok...I bought them end of 2nd year to review bugs and immuno for Step 1...for the most part, these cards are good because they're concise and to the point; they dont have a bunch of extra information cluttered onto each card in microscopic size font like some other flashcards do, and the pictures are helpful. But, I must say, even after studying these cards thoroughly, I think I only got 2 or 3 questions on my Step 1 that were relevant to the micro/immuno I studied. Just goes to show you that Step 1 is a rubbish exam, full of many tricks and suprises, so dont sweat the things that arent heavily tested. $30 for a set of flashcards is kinda pushing it IMHO, so I wouldnt recommend spending more than that.

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy a Book Instead!, June 13, 2008

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The cards are not self explanatory. You must have a book to understand the concepts given on these cards.