• 66 chapters that simply and clearly describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can bring about infectious diseases
• Core sections on viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases open with new chapters detailing basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents and feature a consistent presentation covering Organism (structure, replication, genetics, etc.), Disease (epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunity), and Clinical Aspects (manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention)
• Explanations of host-parasite relationship, dynamics of infection, and host response
• USMLE-style questions and a clinical case conclude each chapter on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases
• All tables, photographs, and illustrations are now in full color
• Clinical Capsules cover the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens
• Marginal Notes highlight key points within a paragraph to facilitate review

• More than 800 full-color illustrations.
• Hands-on procedures describe laboratory techniques.
• A case study begins each chapter with a related, real-life situation.
• All chapters make learning easier with features such as outlines, objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, points to remember, and learning assessment questions.

• Five new chapters:
• The Laboratory Role in Infection Control
• Biochemical Identification of Gram-Negative Bacteria
• Immunodiagnosis of Infectious Diseases
• Agents of Bioterror
• Biofilms: Architects of Disease
• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing chapter has been expanded to include emerging microbial resistance and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles and applications.
• Issues to Consider encourages critical thinking and analysis of featured case studies.
• Glossary of terms serves as a quick reference.
• New co-editor, Don Lehman, brings years of educational experience.

KEY MESSAGE: Designed for pre-nursing and allied health readers, Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 2/e retains the hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Robert Bauman’s book a success. Filled with intriguing content based on cutting-edge research that engages readers, the Second Edition  features increased clinical coverage as well as a strong focus on the beneficial effects of microbes. Media Manager 2.1 provides instructors with the most robust media program available in the microbiology market for dynamic classroom presentations. In addition to all of the art, photos, and tables from the book in JPEG or PowerPoint^® format and customizable PowerPoint lecture outlines, Media Manager 2.1 also includes 115 brief animations that depict complex microbial processes. These animations also appear on The Microbiology Place Website, with quizzes, for readers. KEY TOPICS: A Brief History of Microbiology, The Chemistry of Microbiology, Cell Structure and Function, Microscopy, Staining, and Classification, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Nutrition and Growth, Microbial Genetics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment, Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs, Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes, Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions, Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology, Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity, Immunization and Immune Testing, AIDS and Other Immune Disorders, Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds, Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes,  Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases, Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System, Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System, Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems, Applied and Environmental Microbiology. MARKET: For all readers interested in microbiology.