An atlas of the clinical microbiology of infectious diseases

Covers the gamut of infectious disease agents such as bacteria, parasites, viruses, myocologic agents, and more. The book presents smears from one of the most significant collections in the US and includes coverage of diagnostic features, management issues, therapeutics, and more. Written by one of the legendary figures in infectious medicine, the atlas provides clinical correlations in the text, making the book even more practical for the specialists and clinicians who will use it. Drawing on his forty years of experience, the author develops an organized approach to identifying the salient characteristics of microorganisms.