Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Enhanced Eleventh Edition remains the only microbiology text written specifically for the Allied Health/Nursing Introductory Microbiology course as outlined by the American Society for Microbiology. Emphasizing the relevance of microbiology to a career in the health professions, the book provides the vital microbiology information students need to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. Enhanced by the expertise of a new lead author, the Eleventh Edition maintains its student friendly approach while adding new animations and videos and up-to-date coverage of key topics. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Premier Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Includes an access code for Navigate 2 Premier Access online learning materials, which includes an interactive eBook, Navigate 2 TestPrep, Health Professions Basic Math Review, Animations, Appendices, Online Study Guide, and Student Review Questions. New coverage includes the latest information on Ebola and Zika viruses, C-Diff, epidemic and pandemic viruses, specimen collection and lab procedures for identification of pathogens, and health care-associated infections caused by multi-drug resistant organisms. More than 24 online animations and videos help you master difficult concepts. More than 50 Study Aid boxes summarize key information, explain difficult concepts, and differentiate similar-sounding terms. Self-Assessment Exercises help you gauge your understanding of what you have learned. Clinical Microbiology Medical Microbiology Microbiology for Health Sciences Microbiology for Health Professionals (c) 2019 478 pages