This book presents a comprehensive coverage of basic and clinical microbiology, including immunology, bacteriology, virology, and mycology, in a clear and succinct manner. The text includes morphological features and identification of each organism along with the pathogenesis of diseases, clinical manifestations, diagnostic laboratory tests, treatment, and prevention and control of resulting infections along with most recent advances in the field. Key Features Clinical approach to study of microbiology described in most lucid and easy to understand language Highly structured and clear division of text under standardized headings Clinical case studies at the end of most chapters – As per the requirement of MCI in line with practical application of basic subjects. Contains most recent and up-to-date information in the subject Excellent photographs and line diagrams helps in quick understanding of the subject Contains current material on H1N1 virus, HIV, hepatitis, SARS, bird flu virus and other newer agents which cause infections Virulence factors for each species have been explained in detail which no other book does; summarizing the points well in a table format which is helpful during student revisions/PGMEE preparations.
New To Edition This book is a useful source of comprehensive information for students, mainly the undergraduate students of medicine, allied health, and all those who are interested in medical microbiology.