Instant Notes in Medical Microbiology covers medical microbiology from the molecular biology of infectious agents right through to the clinical management of the infected patient, including disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, and the use of antimicrobial therapy.

The first section covers how micro-organisms spread and cause disease in humans, and how the human body responds to infection in general. The next three sections give a broad outline of the important properties of human infectious pathogens; split into viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic organisms. The final sections cover laboratory diagnosis, antimicrobial chemotherapy, prevention strategies, and infection from the point of view of the patient.

About the Author

William Irving, Department of Microbiology, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham

Tim Boswell, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust

Dlawer Ala'Aldeen, Department of Microbiology, Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham

Reviews

It does a good job of concisely covering a very large amount of information in a clear and simple format...This book offers a good review of medical microbiology. The information is succinct and easy to follow - Dr Rebecca Horvat, University of Kansas Medical Center, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781859962541
Author William Irving
Format Paperback
Page Count 364
Imprint Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 635g