Manual of Clinical Microbiology (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

~ Patrick R., Ph.D. Murray (Editor), (Editor), James H. Jorgensen (Editor), Marie Louise Landry (Editor), Michael A. Pfaller (Editor)

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Product Description

This is the 9th edition of the internationally recognized reference volume in the field of clinical microbiology. The revised edition continues as the definitive reference book for the laboratory diagnosis and therapeutic testing of clinically significant bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

About the Author

Editor in Chief: Patrick R. Murray Volume Editors: Ellen Jo Baron, Department of Pathology, Stanford University Medical Center, USA James H. Jorgensen, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Health Science Center, USA Marie Louise Landry, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, USA Michael A. Pfaller, Department of Pathology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, USA

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2256 pages
• Publisher: ASM Press; 9 edition (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555813712
• ISBN-13: 978-1555813710
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 3.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #250,921 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The classical Microbiology laboratrory text, November 26, 2001

By	Gary Smith (Broken Hill, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Manual of Clinical Microbiology (Hardcover)

This book is comprehensive, well put together and thorough in all of its aspects. It is an invaluable text in the microbiology department. I and my workplace have a copy, and it is the most often refered text in our laboratory only Bergeys and Mandell come close. All aspects including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, laboratory metheds etc etc are covered it is a one stop clinical microbiology text. I have no resevations in wholeheartedly recommending this book. The only thing I would add is that I would like to see it on CD-ROM

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars manual of clinical microbiology, Vol 1 and 2, October 3, 2005

By	Wesley E. Mink "bearmink" (Gwinn, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Manual of Clinical Microbiology (Hardcover)

This is the gold star standard for practicing clinical microbiologists

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ONE STEP BENEATH EXCELLENCE, August 2, 2002

By	reviewer (Zurich, Switzerland.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Manual of Clinical Microbiology (Hardcover)

At 1773 pages, the "Manual of Clinical Microbiology" is a good (medium size) reference for a clinical or diagnostic microbiologist. It offers detailed information on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Its authority is unquestionable. Pathologists, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and anybody whose business concerns infectious diseases will find the book useful.
The only setback is that it is awkwardly expensive. Many potential buyers would be enticed by cheaper alternatives: there are lots of them out there.