Each of the National Medical Series Questions and Answers for Independent Study (NMS Q&A) titles are an effective supplement for learning and review. These titles have been designed with the medical student in mind. Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases is the first book in the NMS Q&A series and is comprised of approximately 350 clinically oriented questions, answers, and explanations typical of those found on the USMLE Step 1 examination. Well-illustrated and clearly organized, the titles found in the NMS Q&A series effectively assist medical students wishing to master large amounts of information in a short amount of time and review specific topics quickly and easily.