Diagnostic Microbiology for Bailey & Scott

Enhance your laboratory skills with the essential reference for diagnostic microbiology: Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th Edition. Recognized as the top bench reference for practicing microbiologists and an authoritative text for students in clinical laboratory science programs, this edition provides a comprehensive foundation in diagnostic microbiology.

Featuring hundreds of high-quality, full-color illustrations and detailed, step-by-step procedural methods, this text offers both a solid introduction and advanced insights into diagnostic techniques. It includes coverage of cutting-edge methods such as matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry.

Authored by esteemed CLS educator Dr. Patricia Tille, Diagnostic Microbiology equips you with the knowledge necessary for precise lab test results in both academic and clinical settings. The book's more than 800 full-color illustrations aid in visualizing concepts effectively. Expanded sections on parasitology, mycology, and virology consolidate multiple topics into a single resource, eliminating the need for additional textbooks.

Detailed hands-on procedures, accompanied by photos and expected outcomes, illustrate what happens in the lab. Case studies offer opportunities to apply your knowledge to real diagnostic scenarios and sharpen critical thinking skills. Each organism chapter starts with a “Genera and Species” box, providing quick summaries, and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter outline measurable goals for your studies.

The glossary at the end of the book and on the Evolve companion website defines key terms, enhancing your understanding. New updates include the latest trends in infectious diseases, fresh illustrations such as culture plate images of real specimens, complex gram stains, and lactophenol cotton blue microscopy. Additionally, updated content covers recent advancements, including new information on COVID-19, the Human Microbiome Project, expanded MALDI-TOF applications, and advancements in molecular diagnostics integrated with traditional microbiology. New entries on additional streps and significant developments in mycology are also included.

For further reference, the expanded glossary on the Evolve companion website provides additional definitions to support your learning.

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