Microbiology: An Introduction : English

by Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case

For pre-nursing and allied health students (including mixed-majors courses).


Cutting edge microbiology research for today’s learners

Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology, An Introduction brings a 21st-century lens to the #1 best-selling text on the market. Known for its exceptionally clear presentation of complex topics, this trusted text provides a careful balance of concepts and applications, pedagogically superior art, and robust animations and media via Mastering™ Microbiology.



With the 13th Edition, new Exploring the Microbiome boxes present updated research on the microbiome and how microbes influence human health. Four new Big Picture spreads cover vaccine-preventable diseases, the “hygiene hypothesis,” vertical transmission, and bioterrorism.

3299 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2021

Reviews

[Hackett Ariel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aesthetically pleasing however the writing style was vague in some areas, and also hard to follow. For a better understanding I had to utilize multiple Microbiology texts that were more detailed with their explanation.