Book, Burton Microbiology for the Health Sciences 11/21[LS]

A solid foundation for the study of Microbiology, Burton | Microbiology for the Health Sciences presents content suitable for all introductory courses in this discipline, providing crucial information for students to exercise their professional role in a guided, safe and efficient manner in the future. This 11th edition, fully updated, contains new information about the importance of the human microbiome in human health and development, broad coverage of healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms and the emergence of arboviruses, such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika, in the Americas. The book is organized into eight parts, containing 21 chapters, each of them packed with pedagogical resources specially designed to facilitate study and improve learning, such as:Presentations at chapter openings: provide an introduction to guide the student through the remainder of the lessonChapter Summary: reference for the material to be presentedLearning objectives: highlight important concepts, helping students organize and prioritize their studiesIntroduction: aims to familiarize the student with the material presented in the chapterBoxes Historical note: shed light on the history and development of microbiology and healthcareBoxes Career Focus: constitute a new feature that deals with careers in the health fieldBoxes Study assistance: provide a summary of essential information, explain difficult concepts, and differentiate similar-sounding termsBoxes Think about it: contain information that encourages students to reflect on interesting possibilitiesKey Points: notes that help highlight the main ideas of the textSelf-assessment exercises: make it possible to assess knowledge about the content studied.