Microbiology and Immunology Case Reports: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material essential for USMLE and exam preparation. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. Covers core, high-yield content on microbiology and immunology in a practical, concise, easy-to-read mannerFeatures case scenarios, clinical pearls, tables, imaging, microscopic and gross illustrations, as well as Beyond the Pearls tips and secrets (all evidence-based with references) that provide deep coverage of core materialTeaches how to learn with a patient-focused, clinical approachIncludes questions throughout the case that put you in the physician's place and demonstrate the decision making that is needed both in the hospital and on examsCases have been carefully chosen and cover scenarios and questions frequently encountered on the USMLE, shelf exams, and clinical practice, integrating both basic science and clinical pearlsWritten and edited by experienced teachers and clinicians; each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians and basic scientistsCase Reports: Beyond the Pearls titles are ideal for all medical students, especially those in case-based, problem-based, or integrated courses, and during clinical rotationsAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud