Author: Tanmay Mehta

Publisher: Q world

Published: 2024-02-13

Total Pages: 309

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"Case Based Medical Microbiology" authored by Dr. Tanmay Mehta is an innovative and comprehensive resource meticulously designed to demystify the intricate realm of medical microbiology. The book employs a unique pedagogical approach that enhances understanding and facilitates the recall of complex concepts. Each chapter commences with a carefully crafted case study, providing pertinent clues, emphasized in bold, that guide the reader towards the diagnosis. This is succeeded by a section detailing the most probable diagnosis derived from the case study. The subsequent section elucidates the causative agents, enumerated in the order of their frequency. A distinctive feature of this book is the representation of the pathogenesis of each disease in the form of a flowchart, rendering the process logical and memorable. The book further explores the clinical manifestations of each disease, outlining all common presentations. This is followed by a comprehensive list of investigations that are typically conducted in the given clinical scenario. The treatment segment is categorized into three sub-sections: supportive, empirical, and specific, thereby providing a holistic approach to disease management. Preventive strategies are also discussed, typically bifurcated into general measures and immunoprophylaxis, which includes vaccines and/or immunoglobulins. "Case Based Medical Microbiology" is an invaluable asset for those seeking to comprehend medical microbiology through a case-based format. Its simplistic, logical, and comprehensive approach renders it an indispensable tool for both learning and teaching.