Problem-Based Learning Approach in Microbiology

Real Cases in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Problem-based Learning Approach, is an organ-based study of microbiology and infectious diseases using real patient problems (cases) and cases edited for educational purposes. This approach provides case studies to stimulate interactive learning and to facilitate basic knowledge for clinical training. In seven sections, each problem in each section begins with a clinical case scenario and is followed by the learning objectives of the case. The question-and-answer section facilitates student-tutor interaction, thereby resulting in a problem-solving approach. The etiological agent is then described in complete detail comprising of the epidemiology and pathogenicity of the agent, and the host immune response, clinical manifestations, diagnostic, and therapeutic measures. Real Cases in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Problem-based Learning Approach includes a wide-spectrum of commonly encountered infectious diseases, emerging infectious diseases, and immunological diseases. It caters to the need for fundamental knowledge through an alternative approach achieved by dividing the book into sections and facilitates a more effective learning process thereby ensuring better information retention, correlation with real-life scenarios, and better applicability of the concepts.