Krasner's Microbial Challenge

Krasner's Microbial Challenge: A Public Health Perspective, Fourth Edition is a unique resource unlike any other introductory microbiology textbook. Combining strong scientific grounding with a conversational writing style, it covers the subject through a public health lens and uses current events students encounter in the media, such as disease outbreaks, to engage and educate.

The essentials to a foundational understanding of microbiology are fully covered, including bacteria, viruses and prions, microbial genetics, the human microbiome, and immunity combined with a focus on epidemiology and current challenges faced in public health. Now in a modernized fourth edition and featuring the voice of new lead author, Dr. Shors' research and extensive virology knowledge complements the late Dr. Krasner's student-friendly approach crafted from 50 years of teaching microbiology.

The ideal introductory text for nursing programs, non-majors microbiology, allied health, and public health programs, Krasner's Microbial Challenge: A Public Health Perspective, Fourth Edition is user-friendly, dynamic, and humorous. Its conversational style is certain to engage students and enhance their understanding of the ongoing interactions between microbes and their human hosts. Every chapter opens with an engaging case study on a contemporary topic to encourage students to think critically and apply concepts as they progress through the chapter.

Examples include, Wounded Civil War Soldiers that Glowed in the Dark, Take Two Fecal Pills and Call Me in the Morning, and Microbes in the New York City Subway System. New part on Discovery of Microbes and the History of Public Health, including chapters on pre-germ and post-germ theory relating to medicine and Sanitation, Clean Water, and Food Safety.

The popular Author's Notes features that speak directly to the student and are found in the margins have been retained and updated Each new print copy includes a Navigate Companion Website that features interactive and informative learning resources that gauge understanding and help students study more effectively.

(Intro/Basic/General/Principles) Microbiology Clinical Microbiology Intro to/Emerging Infectious Diseases Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals Microbiology for Nurses Allied Health Microbiology Applied Medical Microbiology Microbial World and You Humans and Microorganisms Infectious Disease Epidemiology/Biology Microbes and Public Health Practice Microbes, Viruses, and Health Prevention and Control of Disease Public Health Microbiology

ISBN-13 978-1284183313