Microbiology: The Human Experience is an engaging introduction to the foundational concepts in microbiology that students need for their healthcare careers. The Third Edition goes further to highlight clinical relevance through our new Clinical Judgment interactive activities and discussions on health equity. Authored by respected microbiologists and exceptional writers, the text offers clear, student-friendly explanations and case histories woven into the narrative of each chapter to help students develop real-world skills in context. The book is supported by a rich suite of flexible course materials that support all learners.

Noteworthy in the Third Edition:

• The Norton Illumine Ebook provides an approachable reading and learning experience that teaches students how to study efficiently with Check Your Understanding questions at the end of each section. This ebook now includes NortonAI: Norton’s newest feature grounded in your textbook’s trusted content that boosts student engagement.
• Five Case Mystery interactive activities encourage students to think like health professionals by practicing clinical decision-making on common tests and treatments.
• New chapter-opening case histories showcase modern and relevant diseases, including long COVID (Chapter 1), RSV (Chapter 12), and Toxic Shock Syndrome (Chapter 25).
• Health Equity boxes provide context and advice for future health careers.
• New photos of rashes on dark skin assist with recognition of clinical signs on all patients.
• New content on the biology of COVID-19 in Chapter 12 and throughout the text, along with discussion of mRNA vaccines in Chapter 17, deepens students’ understanding of how medicine and microbiology are ever-evolving.