Murray's Basic Medical Microbiology, 2nd Edition

4 Stars! “…focuses on organisms – such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites – and the diseases they cause…. It meets its objective of presenting concise information in a digestible manner…. The book is organized by organisms rather than by diseases. Each section covers a different type of organism and includes a differential diagnosis in its introduction. Introductory chapters provide an overview of the classification of organisms – a structural framework to remember organisms – and a listing of antimicrobials that are used to treat infections. The individual chapters feature a brief discussion of the individual organisms; a summary of facts including properties, epidemiology, clinical disease, diagnosis, and treatment provided in a concise table; and illustrations provided as a visual learning aid,… a useful addition to the field…. [If] students master this material, they will have a firm foundation in the principles and applications of microbiology.” Review by John M Horne, MD (VA Medical Center Omaha), ©Doody’s Review Service 2025. Doody’s Score: 91, 4 Stars!

Emeritus Professor Patrick R. Murray works at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

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