Every new copy includes access to the Student Companion Website! Revised and updated with the latest data from the field, the Tenth Edition of award-winning author Jeffrey Pommerville's classic text provides nursing and allied health students with a firm foundation in microbiology, with an emphasis on human disease. An educator himself, Dr. Pommerville incorporates accessible, engaging pedagogical elements and student-friendly ancillaries to help students maximize their understanding and retention of key concepts. With an inviting 'Learning Design' format and Study Smart notes to students, Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology, Tenth Edition ensures student success as they delve into the exciting world of microbiology.