Essentials of Microbiology

Essentials of Microbiology is an extensive guide to all aspects of microbiology covering immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections.

The book is divided into 89 chapters across seven sections. Each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with key points, multiple choice, short and long questions. Two bacteriology sections are included, the first covering the basics of general bacteriology, and the second covering systemic bacteriology, with discussion on the classification, antigen structure, toxins and enzymes, and laboratory diagnosis of various kinds of bacteria.

The virology section covers virus structure, classification and evolution, their interaction with host organism physiology and immunity, the diseases they cause, and their use in research and therapy. The mycology section covers fungal infections, and amongst miscellaneous infections covered are microbes of the human body, hospital-acquired infections and hospital waste management.

Essentials of Microbiology is enhanced by over 200 images and illustrations and 181 tables. The final chapter on practical microbiology for MBBS students makes this book ideal for medical undergraduates.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to microbiology
• Covers immunology, bacteriology, virology, medical mycology, diagnostic medical microbiology, and many miscellaneous infections
• 208 images and illustrations, 181 tables

Section 1: General Bacteriology

• Historical Development of Microbiology
• Microscopy
• Morphology of Bacteria
• Physiology of Bacteria
• Sterilization and Disinfection
• Culture Media
• Culture Methods
• Identification of Bacteria
• Bacterial Taxonomy
• Bacterial Genetics
• Infection

Section 2: Immunology

• Immunity
• Antigens
• Antibodies—Immunoglobulins
• Complement System
• Antigen–Antibody Reactions
• Structures and Functions of the Immune System
• Immune Response
• Immunodeficiency Diseases
• Hypersensitivity Reactions
• Autoimmunity
• Immunology of Transplantation and Malignancy
• Immunohematology

Section 3: Systemic Bacteriology

• Staphylococcus
• Streptococcus and Entercoccus
• Pneumococcus (Diplococcus pneumoniae: Streptococcus pneumoniae)
• Neisseria and Moraxella
• Corynebacterium
• Bacillus
• Clostridium
• Nonsporing Anaerobes
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Mycobacterium leprae
• Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
• Actinomycetes
• Enterobacteriaceae: Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus and Other Genera
• Tribe Proteeae: Proteus, Morganella and Providencia
• Shigella
• Enterobacteriaceae III: Salmonella
• Vibrio, Aeromonas and Plesiomonas
• Campylobacter and Helicobacter
• Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, Burkholderia
• Legionella
• Yersinia, Pasteurella, Francisella
• Haemophilus
• Bordetella
• Brucella
• Spirochetes
• Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
• Miscellaneous Bacteria
• Rickettsiaceae, Bartonellaceae and Coxiella
• Chlamydia and Chlamydophila

Section 4: Virology

• General Properties of Viruses
• Virus–Host Interactions: Viral Infections
• Laboratory Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Chemotherapy of Viral Diseases
• Bacteriophages
• Poxviruses
• Herpesviruses 4
• Adenoviruses
• Papovaviruses
• Parvoviruses
• Picornaviruses
• Orthomyxovirus
• Paramyxoviruses
• Arboviruses
• Rhabdoviruses
• Hepatitis Viruses
• Retroviruses: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Slow Virus and Prion Diseases
• Miscellaneous Viruses
• Oncogenic Viruses

Section 5: Medical Mycology

• General Properties, Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungi
• Superficial, Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Mycoses
• Systemic Mycoses
• Opportunistic Mycose
• Mycotoxicosis

Section 6: Miscellaneous

• Normal Microbial Flora of the Human Body
• Infective Syndrome
• Hospital-acquired Infection
• Laboratory Control of Antimicrobial Therapy
• Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
• Immunoprophylaxis
• Bacteriology of Water, Milk and Air
• Hospital Waste Management 5
• Vehicles and Vectors
• Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Section 7: Diagnostic Medical Microbiology

• Molecular Detection of Microorganisms
• Staining Methods
• Practical Microbiology for MBBS Students
• Index

Surinder KumarMD DNB MNAMS
Director Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India