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

Author information
Surinder Kumar MD DNB MNAMS. Director Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

Contents
Section 1: General Bacteriology
1. Historical Development of Microbiology
2. Microscopy
3. Morphology of Bacteria
4. Physiology of Bacteria
5. Sterilization and Disinfection
6. Culture Media
7. Culture Methods
8. Identification of Bacteria
9. Bacterial Taxonomy
10. Bacterial Genetics
11. Infection
Section 2: Immunology
12. Immunity
13. Antigens
14. Antibodies—Immunoglobulins
15. Complement SystemComplement
16. Antigen–Antibody Reactions
17. Structures and Functions of the Immune System
18. Immune Response
19. Immunodeficiency Diseases
20. Hypersensitivity Reactions
21. Autoimmunity
22. Immunology of Transplantation and Malignancy
23. Immunohematology
Section 3: Systemic Bacteriology
24. Staphylococcus
25. Streptococcus and Entercoccus
26. Pneumococcus (Diplococcus pneumoniae: Streptococcus pneumoniae)
27. Neisseria and Moraxella
28. Corynebacterium
29. Bacillus
30. Clostridium
31. Nonsporing Anaerobes
32. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
33. Mycobacterium leprae
34. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
35. Actinomycetes
36. Enterobacteriaceae: Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus and Other Genera
37. Tribe Proteeae: Proteus, Morganella and Providencia
38. Shigella
39. Enterobacteriaceae III: Salmonella
40. Vibrio, Aeromonas and Plesiomonas
41. Campylobacter and Helicobacter
42. Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, Burkholderia
43. Legionella
44. Yersinia, Pasteurella, Francisella
45. Haemophilus
46. Bordetella
47. Brucella
48. Spirochetes
49. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
50. Miscellaneous Bacteria
51. Rickettsiaceae, Bartonellaceae and Coxiella
52. Chlamydia and Chlamydophila

Section 4: Virology
53. General Properties of Viruses
54. Virus–Host Interactions: Viral Infections
55. Laboratory Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Chemotherapy of Viral Diseases
56. Bacteriophages
57. Poxviruses
58. Herpesviruses
59. Adenoviruses
60. Papovaviruses
61. Parvoviruses
62. Picornaviruses
63. Orthomyxovirus
64. Paramyxoviruses
65. Arboviruses
66. Rhabdoviruses
67. Hepatitis Viruses
68. Retroviruses: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
69. Slow Virus and Prion Diseases
70. Miscellaneous Viruses
71. Oncogenic Viruses

Section 5: Medical Mycology
72. General Properties, Classification and Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungi
73. Superficial, Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Mycoses
74. Systemic Mycoses
75. Opportunistic Mycoses
76. Mycotoxicosis

Section 6: Miscellaneous
77. Normal Microbial Flora of the Human Body
78. Infective Syndrome
79. Hospital-aquired Infection
80. Laboratory Control of Antimicrobial Therapy
81. Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
82. Immunoprophylaxis
83. Bacteriology of Water, Milk and Air
84. Hospital Waste Management
85. Vehicles and Vectors
86. Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Section 7: Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
87. Molecular Detection of Microorganisms
88. Staining Methods
89. Practical Microbiology for MBBS Students
Index