Medical Microbiology And Parasitology Pmfu 4th Edition E Book

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Microbiology. This book highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Ideal for undergraduate students of medical, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and science Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies. Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams–both theory and practical. Enriched text with newer developments, additional figures, photographs, flowcharts, tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. More emphasis on systemize presentation of information in bulleted points, that helps to recollect the things easily. Additional Feature Complimentary access to full e-book. New to this Edition Included details of the competencies at the beginning of units with chapter numbers and at the beginning of chapters, wherever applicable. Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with inclusion of new chapters like Anaemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue, Infection Control Practices, Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity, National Health Programmes, etc.

The third edition of the book is thoroughly updated and presented in new four-colour format. It highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. It presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the students pursuing undergraduate courses in Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and Science. Maintained the basic pattern, followed for text in question–answer format which helps the students in quick learning and revision Newer developments and revisions to keep up the text with the latest changes as per the undergraduates’ curriculum. More emphasis on systemetic presentation of information, helps to recollect the things easily New to this Edition Merged Parasitolgy section with Microbiology section within same page range in single book Addition of many new coloured figures to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. Also replacement of earlier figures with newer coloured figures to make understanding better

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Microbiology. This book highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Ideal for undergraduate students of medical, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and science Revised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies. Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams-both theory and practical. Enriched text with newer developments, additional figures, photographs, flowcharts, tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. More emphasis on systemize presentation of information in bulleted points, that helps to recollect the things easily. Additional Feature Complimentary access to full e-book. New to this Edition Included details of the competencies at the beginning of units with chapter numbers and at the beginning of chapters, wherever applicable. Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with inclusion of new chapters like Anaemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue, Infection Control Practices, Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity, National Health Programmes, etc.

The third edition of the book is thoroughly updated and presented in new four-colour format. It highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. It presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the students pursuing undergraduate courses in Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and Science. Silent Features Maintained the basic pattern, followed for text in question-answer format which helps the students in quick learning and revision Newer developments and revisions to keep up the text with the latest changes as per the undergraduates' curriculum. More emphasis on systemetic presentation of information, helps to recollect the things easily New to this Edition Merged Parasitolgy section with Microbiology section within same page range in single book Addition of many new coloured figures to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. Also replacement of earlier figures with newer coloured figures to make understanding better

PART I GENERAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Introduction and Historical Developments in Microbiology Normal Flora of the Healthy Human Host Non-specific Defence Mechanisms Host–Microbe Interactions Infective Syndrome and Diagnostic Procedure Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Epidemiology and Control of Community Infections Collection of Various Specimens for Diagnosis Selective Cum Differential Media used for the Isolation of Bacteria PART II BACTERIOLOGY General Characteristics of Bacteria Classification of Pathogenic Bacteria Staphylococcal Infections Streptococcal Infections Dental Caries Pneumonia Diphtheria Meningitis Whooping Cough Tuberculosis Leprosy Diarrhoea Cholera Gastroenteritis Typhoid Fever Gonorrhoea Syphilis Gas Gangrene Tetanus Leptospira Borrelia Helicobacter pylori Campylobacter Pseudomonas aeruginosa Chlamydia Rickettsiae Brucella Bacillus anthracis Actinomyces PART III VIROLOGY Characteristic Features of Viruses Classification of Animal Viruses Diagnosis of Viral Infections Smallpox Common Cold Influenza Measles Mumps Rubella Arbovirus Infections Polio Rabies Hepatitis AIDS Herpesvirus Infections Treatment of Viral Infections PART IV MYCOLOGY Introduction to Fungi Mycoses Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections Superficial Mycoses Subcutaneous Mycoses Systemic Mycoses PART V PARASITOLOGY General Characteristics of Parasites Classification of Pathogenic Protozoa and Helminthes Nematodes Protozoan Infections Nematode Infections Trematode Infections PART VI MYCOPLASMA AND OTHER INFECTIONS Mycoplasma Zoonotic Infections Nosocomial Infections Appendix-I Appendix-II Model Questions Glossary 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

This concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology and infection encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, it covers the basic concepts of medical microbiology, and the main human pathogens and infectious syndromes, in an accessible and lucid format. This fully updated fourth edition is now supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/medicalmicrobiology containing extra self-assessment cases, colour slides, further reading, and key point summaries. Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is an invaluable revision aid for medical and allied health students and junior doctors, and is ideal for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.

The fourth edition of this book has been thoroughly updated and revised in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Pathology. It has been structured in question-answer format that incorporates information in a concise manner with bulleted points for rapid review and easy recapitulation. This is an endeavour to make understanding of Pathology easier so as to facilitate learning by students and help them apply their knowledge to the problems they encounter in their clinical practice later in life. This edition is based on Robbins & Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th edition. • Covers questions that are commonly/frequently asked in major universities. • Covers all “must know topics in a very simple language and easily comprehensible style. • Organized in small paragraphs and bulleted points to help in rapid revision before examination. • Tabulation of contrasting features of morphologically similar conditions for further clarification of concepts. • Text enriched with flowcharts explaining mechanism of evolution of disease. • Special emphasis has been laid on clinical presentation (symptoms and signs) and understanding the evolution of disease. • Prioritization of laboratory investigations has been stressed upon in order to provide an integrated approach to the study of pathology and to strengthen the clinical decision-making ability.