The most dynamic, comprehensive, and student-friendly text on the nature of microorganisms and the fascinating processes they employ in producing infection and disease For more than a quarter-of-a-century, this renowned text has helped readers develop a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases. Now, with a NEW four-color design, the book is shorter and more assessable for students! Outstanding pedagogica' elements are carried throughout this edition including: over 400 outstanding images with hundreds of tables and illustrations, detailed legends under the art so the reader can better understand what's occurring within the illustration, without having to flip back to the text, clinical Cases with USMLE Style Questions, margin Notes identifying the "high-yield" must know content in each chapter, bulleted Summaries that conclude each chapter.