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| Manual of Clinical Microbiology - 4 Volume Set, 13th Edition |
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ISBN: 978-1-68367-429-0,
3058 pages,
Hard Cover
ISBN-10: 1-68367-429-4 |
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| Copyright: |
2023 |
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| Edition: |
13th |
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| Author: |
Carroll, Karen C., MD; Pfaller, Michael A., MD |
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Specialties:
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Microbiology
, Infectious Disease
, Laboratory Medicine |
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| Publisher: |
American Society for Microbiology Press and Wiley |
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111 River St. |
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Hoboken, NJ 07030 |
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UNITED STATES |
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P: (877) 762-2974 |
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http://www.wiley.com/learn/wiley-asm-solutions/ |
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| List Price: |
$425.00 |
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Brandon/Hill: |
A version of this title appeared on the final Brandon/Hill list (2003/2004).
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At A Glance
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Revised by a collaborative, international, interdisciplinary team of editors and authors, this edition of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology includes the latest applications of genomics and proteomics and is filled with current findings regarding infectious agents, leading-edge diagnostic methods, laboratory practices, and safety guidelines. This edition also features four new chapters: Diagnostic Stewardship in Clinical Microbiology; Salmonella; Escherichia and Shigella; and Morganellaceae, Erwiniaceae, Hafniaceae, and Selected Enterobacterales. This seminal reference of microbiology continues to set the standard for state-of-the-science laboratory practice as the most authoritative reference in the field of microbiology. Learn more and order here.
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Reviewer:
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Kimberly Hemrick,
MHA, BSMT
(VA Medical Center Omaha)
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Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
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Reviewer:
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Kimberly Hemrick,
MHA, BSMT
(VA Medical Center Omaha)
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Description
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| The book covers clinical microbiology and its subtopics. The previous edition was published in 2019. The book provides charts, tables, color pictures, and algorithms to aid comprehension. |
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Purpose
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| The book's purpose is to provide updated information on all areas of microbiology. The updated book provides information from worldwide contributors essential for the clinical laboratory based on lessons learned from the COVID pandemic. |
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Audience
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| The book's easy-to-read format is appropriate for students, clinical microbiologists, and medical laboratory scientists. The book meets the need of these individuals by not only explaining basic techniques and theory but also providing explanations of recent technologies and updating taxonomic changes. The authors and editors are experts in their fields and recognized by the scientific community. |
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Features
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| The book begins with an overview of functions of a clinical laboratory and how to obtain and process specimens for accurate results. It then moves to identifying common and uncommon microorganisms. The section on performing susceptibilities provides information on common methods as well as methods not routinely used in smaller clinical laboratories. Descriptions of testing are written so they can be understood and then explained to other individuals outside the laboratory. The chapter updates that will be available through ClinMicroNow.org are an additional asset between publications. |
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Assessment
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| The previous edition of this book was in two larger volumes which made it difficult to handle. Splitting this edition into four volumes makes it easier for users. The updated information including COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens, recent technologies for testing, and updated taxonomic changes are important for clinical laboratory staff and warrant the updated version. I find all four volumes of the book to be very well written and extremely helpful as a resource for the clinical laboratory. |
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