Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Lange Medical Book) [Paperback]

Warren Levinson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071212361 | ISBN-13: 978-0071212366 | Publication Date: August 1, 2002 | Edition: 7th

This text provides a concise review of the medically important aspects of microbiology that covers the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology and immunology. It also aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the clinical relevance of microbiology. The book contains pedagogical features such as clinical case discussions, over 600 sample questions in USMLE format and a USMLE practice exam. All chapters have been updated for this revised edition, with particular emphasis on topics such as human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis viruses and microscopic organisms (mites, fleas). It also features summary tables that describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of important organisms.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

RECOMMENDED FOR THE BOARDS

***** "Warren Levinson is a genius! This book is absolutely brilliant ... It tells you exactly what to focus on, and cuts out extraneous details ... fantastic in helping you remember all the bugs, and the quick summary reviews at the end make this book worth your while."*

***** "Excellent book for boards ... it made studying painless ... a must for passing."*

* From online reader reviews of the previous edition

#1 CHOICE for boards and exams—the most UP-TO-DATE, COMPLETE, and USER-FRIENDLY review available

*Most frequently updated microbiology review
*High-yield review for the USMLE, exams, and courses
*600+ USMLE-format sample questions
*Complete USMLE-type exam with all questions in case-based format
*Need-to-know facts about bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology
*Basic science pearls summarize fundamental concepts
*Clinical applications of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases
*Clinical cases with emphasis on diagnostic information
*Summaries of important microorganisms for rapid review
*Updated coverage of SARS, HIV, hepatitis viruses, immunology, and more
*Informative tables and figures --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Warren Levinson, MD, PhD
Professor of Microbiology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of California, San Francisco --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw Hill T P & R; 7th edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071212361
• ISBN-13: 978-0071212366
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,300,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Currently the best Micro Review Book, November 16, 2004

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J. M. Burkard (chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medical Microbiology & Immunology (Paperback)

Yes folks, this is better than Made Rediculously Simple. Well, let me rephrase that. I like this book a lot better. Now dont get me wrong, MRS is a good book and I use both, but if I could only choose one, I would go with this one.

First of all, it just came out this summer. So it does have some recent updates that MRS doesnt have, particularily with the antibiotics. I also think it offers better clinical scenarios and presentations of the various bugs. It is in depth with what you need to know, yet concise at the same time. Ive used it for class, and for board prep. Another thing, is that it doesnt have those silly mnemonics that can often be very far fetched and cumbersome. And yet one more thing, but may sound silly, is that I like the font and layout better. It makes more judicious use of tables as well to drive home key points.

And the best of all, is that it has over 600 USMLE style questions. I thought for the most part, they were indicative of what you will see on the real thing. Last but not least, it also has a great section devoted to medical immunology, so no need to buy another separate book.

So if you have money to get both, do it. But if you are trying to choose between the two, I say get this one. The LANGE Pharm and Board review book is good too. Good luck.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost excellent, March 11, 2005

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J. A. Fernandez M.D. "Alcy" (Santo Domingo, RD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Microbiology & Immunology (Paperback)

I love this book but the reason i gave this book 4 stars is just because they didn't bother to correct some mistakes of the seventh edition. In this edition (eighth), on page 41 (Chapter 7) Botton note says: Pseudomonas aeruginosa {endotoxin} has the same mode of action. Refering to Diphtheria toxin. It should be {exotoxin}. Another example (to show you a few) is in the same chapter on page 43 table 7-13, it says:
Nervous system
Gram-positive rods:
Clostridium tetani>>>>inhibit acetylcholine release
Clostridium botulinum>>>>inhibit glycine release
As you can see they are mismatched.
So this book is almost perfect, excellent contents but with a few mistakes in some concepts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too confusing, June 17, 2007

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frustrated (new york, new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Microbiology & Immunology (Paperback)

The immunology section of this book is the most convoluted reading I have had in all my readings for the step 1. Frankly, the figures are far superior in explaining what the author is trying to convey. Maybe this book was helpful for others but it just frustrated me and did not expand any more than what was already more concisely described in first aid. Bottom line, not worth the time.