Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Laboratory Technology**<br> <br> Perfect your lab skills with the essential text for diagnostic microbiology! <b>Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 16th Edition</b> Is known as the #1 bench reference for practicing microbiologists and the preeminent text for students in clinical laboratory science programs. With hundreds of full-color illustrations and step-by-step methods for procedures, this text provides a solid, basic understanding of diagnostic microbiology and covers more advanced techniques such as matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Written by noted CLS educator Dr. Patricia Tille, <b>Diagnostic Microbiology</b> has everything you need to get accurate lab test results in class and in clinical practice. <ul> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Expanded molecular content</b> enhances each specific organism area</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> <b>Revised life cycle illustrations</b> clarify and reinforce important components</li> <li><b>More than 800 high-quality, full-color illustrations</b> help you visualize key concepts</li> <li><b>Expanded sections on parasitology, mycology, and virology</b> allow you to use just one book, eliminating the need to purchase other microbiology textbooks for these topics</li> <li><b>Case studies and step-by-step procedures</b> in the ebook version (sold separately) and on the Evolve companion website allow you to see what takes place in the lab and to apply your knowledge to diagnostic scenarios</li> <li><b>Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter</b> provide measurable outcomes to achieve by completing the chapter material</li> <li><b>Review questions at the end of each chapter</b> in the ebook version (sold separately) and on the Evolve companion website help you apply and assess the knowledge you've learned</li> <li><b><i>Genera</i></b> <b>and <i>Species</i> boxes</b> provide handy, at-a-glance summaries at the beginning of each organism chapter</li> <li><b>A glossary</b> defines terms at the back of the book</li> </ul>