This study guide is for medical students and junior doctors, infectious disease nurses, nursing students, and nurse practitioners. The first section reviews basics of laboratory diagnosis of infection, antimicrobial chemotherapy, infection and immunity, and the approach to the patient. A section of cases provides examples of symptoms commonly seen by infectious disease specialists and microbiologists. Questions and supplied answers on the same page lead readers through each case. A third section offers self-assessment exercising using MCQs, EMQs, and SAQs, with explained answers. McKenzie is professor of medical education at the University of Aberdeen, UK. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)