Were you looking for the book with access to MasteringMicrobiology? This product is the book alone and does NOT come with access to MasteringMicrobiology. Buy the book and access card package and save money on this resource. The Fourth Edition of Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy is the most cutting-edge microbiology book available, offering unparalleled currency, accuracy and assessment. The state-of-the-art approach includes 18 new Video Tutors written and developed by the author to walk students through key microbiology concepts, bringing the textbook to life. QR codes in the textbook enable students to use their smartphone or tablet to instantly interact with these step-by-step tutorials and visualize important concepts and processes. Compelling clinical case studies and emerging disease case studies give students opportunities to apply new knowledge and explore real-world microbiology. Student comprehension is ensured with end-of-chapter practice that encompasses both visual and conceptual understanding. This edition retains the hallmark art program and clear writing style that have made Dr. Robert W. Baumans book an engaging and successful introductory text.Features Organization and CurrencyThe taxonomic organization of the disease chapters (Chapters 1925) presents microbial diseases by type of pathogenic microbe, helping students recognize shared characteristics among categories of microbes.Chapter 3 (Cell Structure and Function) de-emphasizes the term prokaryote (a term that is based on an outdated perception of taxonomy and is thus misleading to students) and instead emphasizes the three domains of living organisms, matching the latest taxonomic research. This state-of-the-science organization sets this book apart from all other allied health microbiology books.The immunology chapters (Chapters 1518), which have been and continue to be reviewed in-depth by immunology specialists, reflect the most current understanding of this rapidly-evolving field of any microbiology book available.Student Interest FeaturesMicrobe-at-a-Glance boxes showcase representative microbes in each of the disease chapters. They feature an illustration of a microbe accompanied by very brief summaries of taxonomy, morphology, virulence factors, diseases caused and treatment/prevention. These snapshots also appear as flashcards on the books website, giving students extra on-the-go practice and review opportunities.Beneficial Microbe boxes emphasize the practical or benevolent nature and uses of microbes and help students overcome the common misconception that all microbes cause disease.Clinical Case Study and Emerging Disease Case Study boxes are written in an engaging narrative voice and feature a patients experience with microbial diseases and follow-up critical thinking questions for students. Additional activities and the latest information about emerging diseases are online in the Study Area of MasteringMicrobiology ().Highlight boxes appear throughout the text and focus on interesting topics in microbiology; e.g., what causes that fishy smell in fish markets, what allows some organisms to glow in the dark, how gold-mining microbes are used and which cutting-edge molecular techniques are used in microbiology.Table of Contents1. A Brief History of Microbiology 2. The Chemistry of Microbiology 3. Cell Structure and Function 4. Microscopy, Staining and Classification 5. Microbial Metabolism 6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth 7. Microbial Genetics 8. Recombinant DNA Technology9. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment 10. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs 11. Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes 12. Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes 13. Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids and Prions 14. Infection, Infectious Disease and Epidemiology 15. Innate Immunity 16. Adaptive Immunity 17. Immunization and Immune Testing18. Immune Disorders 19. Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria 20. Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli 21. Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes and Vibrios 22. Pathogenic Fungi 23. Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths and Arthropod Vectors 24. Pathogenic DNA Viruses 25. Pathogenic RNA Viruses 26. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.