Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology 14th Edition – Full PDF DOCX download

ISBN-10: 0323354823
ISBN-13: 978-0323354820

Perfect your lab skills with the gold standard in microbiology! Serving as both the #1 bench reference for practicing microbiologists and as a favorite text for students in clinical laboratory science programs, Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th Edition covers all the topical information and critical thinking practice you need for effective laboratory testing. This new edition also features hundreds step-by-step procedures, updated visuals, new case studies, and new material on the latest trends and equipment in clinical microbiology ― including automation, automated streaking, MALDI-TOF, and incubator microscopes. It’s everything you need to get quality lab results in class and in clinical practice!

• More than 800 detailed, full-color illustrations aid comprehension and help in visualizing concepts.
• Expanded sections on parasitology, mycology, and virology eliminate the need to purchase separate books on this material.
• General and Species boxes in the organism chapters highlight the important topics that will be discussed in the chapter.
• Case studies provide the opportunity to apply information to a variety of diagnostic scenarios, and help improve decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Hands-on procedures include step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and expected results.
• A glossary of terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.
• Learning objectives begin each chapter, offering a measurable outcome to achieve by the completing the material.
• Learning resources on the Evolve companion website enhance learning with review questions and procedures.
• NEW! Coverage of automation, automated streaking, MALDI-TOF, and incubator microscopes keeps you in the know on these progressing topics.
• NEW! Updated images provide a more vivid look into book content and reflect the latest procedures.
• NEW! Thoroughly reviewed and updated chapters equip you with the most current information.
• NEW! Significant lab manual improvements provide an excellent learning resource at no extra cost.
• NEW! 10 extra case studies on the Evolve companion website offer more opportunities to improve critical thinking skills.