Part I: General Microbiology, Immunology and Hospital Infection Control Section 1: General Microbiology Section 2: Immunology Section 3: Hospital Infection Control PART II: SYSTEMIC MICROBIOLOGY (INFECTIOUS DISEASES) Section 4: Bloodstream and Cardiovascular System Infections Section 5: Gastrointestinal (GI) Infections Section 6: Hepatobiliary System Infections Section 7: Skin, Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal System Infections Section 8: Respiratory Tract Infections Section 9: Central Nervous System Infections Section 10: Urogenital Tract Infections Section 11: Miscellaneous Infective Syndromes Annexures Index

The new edition of this comprehensive guide provides students with the latest information and advances in medical microbiology. Divided into seven sections, the book begins with discussion on general microbiology, followed by immunology, systematic bacteriology, virology and mycology. The second edition has been fully revised and features two new sections covering hospital acquired infections and clinical microbiology. The extensive text is further enhanced by more than 600 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. The book concludes with annexures on emerging and re-emerging infections, bioterrorism, laboratory acquired infections, and zoonosis (the transmission of disease between humans and animals). Key points Comprehensive guide to medical microbiology for students Fully revised, second edition featuring many new topics Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition (9789351529873) published in 2015

- Teaching of Medical Microbiology is changing rapidly due to emergence of newer pathogens, newer diagnostic tools and shrinking time to accommodate all this in the curriculum. The main focus of this edition is to update various chapters and topics of current interest and delete the irrelevant matter. A lot of tables, figures and flow charts have been included for easy assimilation of the subject. - Written in a simple, straightforward, functional, easily reproducible and user-friendly style. - Clear, attractive and easy-to-make illustrations have been used in abundance to ensure better understanding of the subject. - Coloured figures have been appended to create long-lasting impressions of the appearances of the microorganisms.

Essential Microbiology 2nd Edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. It provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure, metabolism, genetics), and illustrates the remarkable diversity of microbial life by devoting a chapter to each of the main taxonomic groupings. The second part of the book introduces the reader to aspects of applied microbiology, exploring the involvement of microorganisms in areas as diverse as food and drink production, genetic engineering, global recycling systems and infectious disease. Essential Microbiology explains the key points of each topic but avoids overburdening the student with unnecessary detail. Now in full colour it makes extensive use of clear line diagrams to clarify sometimes difficult concepts or mechanisms. A companion web site includes further material including MCQs, enabling the student to assess their understanding of the main concepts that have been covered. This edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the developments that have occurred in recent years and includes a completely new section devoted to medical microbiology. Students of any life science degree course will find this a concise and valuable introduction to microbiology.

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This text aims to provide a solid background in medical microbiology, including virology and parasitology. New to this edition is coverage of immunology of infectious diseases and also clinical vignettes illustrating the principles of microbiology as seen in clinical situations.