Written for practicing clinicians, trainees, infection control practitioners, and allied health professionals, this pocket (4.5x6.5") dictionary defines terms and describes clinical features related to pathogenic bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that affect humans. The dictionary features a cross reference of new and old terminology. Jorgenson teaches clinical laboratory sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Pfaller teaches pathology at the University of Iowa. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)