Enhance your laboratory skills with the indispensable resource for diagnostic microbiology! The 15th edition of Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology is renowned as the top reference for practicing microbiologists and the premier textbook for students in clinical laboratory science programs. This comprehensive text features numerous full-color illustrations and detailed step-by-step procedures, providing a solid foundation in diagnostic microbiology. It also covers advanced techniques like matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Authored by esteemed CLS educator Dr. Patricia Tille, Diagnostic Microbiology equips you with everything you need to obtain accurate lab test results both in the classroom and in clinical practice.

Key Features:
1. Over 800 high-quality, full-color illustrations aid in visualizing concepts.
2. Expanded sections on parasitology, mycology, and virology eliminate the need for additional microbiology textbooks on these topics.
3. Hands-on procedures offer a comprehensive understanding of lab processes, including step-by-step methods, photos, and expected results.
4. Case studies enable the application of knowledge to diagnostic scenarios and the development of critical thinking skills.
5. Genera and Species boxes provide concise summaries at the beginning of each organism chapter.
6. Learning objectives at the start of each chapter establish measurable outcomes for completing the material.
7. A glossary at the back of the book and on the Evolve companion website defines key terms.
8. Updated content includes the latest infectious disease trends and new illustrations, such as culture plate images of real specimens, complex gram stains, lactophenol cotton blue microscopy, and more. Additionally, new information on COVID-19 has been incorporated.

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