This concise beautifully illustrated book provides a convenient introduction to the basic
science of medical microbiology and how this relates to clinical practice. Expanded from the
prize-winning first edition to cover virology and parasitology in addition to bacteriology
this second editions explains the essentials of microbial infection and continues to provide a
sound basis for developing logical diagnostic and management strategies including the critical
area of antibiotic usage. Section One focuses on the clinical with chapters centred around
infections of the organ systems while full coverage of the scientific aspects underpinning
microbial disease follows in Section Two.
