Designed for introductory courses in microbiology, this textbook uses nearly 100 case studies to illustrate how outbreaks occur around the world. The cases are organized into nine sections that correspond to general categories of diseases (i.e., those affecting the respiratory tract, vector-borne diseases, and those linked to bioterrorism). Color clinical photographs accompany the text throughout. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)