Part of a crucial foundation for perioperative care, MICROBIOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, 2nd Edition helps surgical technology students understand and prevent disease transmission in clinical settings. In addition to exploring the vast microbial world, learners investigate the infectious disease process and disease pathologies, correlating them with anatomical body systems. Health and safety procedures are important topics, with key procedures for protecting patients, team members, and the students themselves. MICROBIOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, 2nd Edition is also packed with helpful extras, including colorful photos, realistic case studies, end-of-chapter questions, and special boxed features that call out interesting facts and anecdotes to highlight the importance of aseptic and sterile techniques in every surgical intervention.