Levinson's Microbiology and Immunology: A Guide to Clinical Infectious Diseases, Nineteenth Edition

The most concise, clinically relevant, and current review of medical microbiology and immunology

A Doody's Core Title for 2026!

Presented in a concise yet comprehensive format, Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is a high-yield, streamlined review of the field’s most essential concepts. The book covers both basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, with key infectious diseases organized by organ system.

An effective blend of engaging narrative, full-color images, tables, figures, Q&As, and clinical vignettes makes this an invaluable, proven one-stop resource for mastering the clinical application of microbiology and immunology. This updated edition also incorporates the latest research findings, treatment strategies, and current developments in the field.

• Essential for USMLE^® review and medical microbiology coursework
• 650 USMLE^®-style practice questions
• NEW! Additional 80 USMLE^®-style questions with rationales for correct answers
• REVISED Color images depicting clinically important findings, such as infectious disease lesions
• 50 clinical cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis
• Concise summaries of medically important organisms
• Chapter-ending self-assessment questions and answers
• Chapter on COVID-19 with images