Microbiology: An Introduction 15th New Updated Edition by Tortora, Funke, Case

Tortora, Funke, and Case’s Microbiology 15th New Updated, 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 15th New Updated Edition, 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.