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Medical Microbiology and Parasitology PMFU, 4th Edition

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  • Authors: B. S. Nagoba, ASHA PICHARE
  • Language: English

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 Mi… Read more

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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

Key features

  • 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.

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Table of contents

UNIT I

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

1

Introduction

2

History of Microbiology

3

Microscopy and Staining Techniques

4

Morphology of Bacteria

5

Physiology of Bacteria

6

Classification of Bacteria

7

Culture Media

8

Culture Methods

9

Identification of Bacteria

10

Sterilization and Disinfection

11

Biomedical Waste Management

12

Bacterial Genetics

13

Infection

14 Normal Microbial Flora

15

Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

UNIT II

IMMUNOLOGY

16

Immunity

17

Antigen (Ag)

18

Immunoglobulins (Igs)—Antibodies (Abs)

19

Antigen–Antibody Reactions

20 The Complement System

21

Structure and Functions of Immune System

22

The Immune Response

23

Immunodeficiency Diseases

24

Hypersensitivity (Allergy)

25 Autoimmunity

26

Transplantation and Tumour Immunity

27

Immunization, Immunizing Agents, Immunoprophylaxis and Immunotherapy

UNIT III

Systemic Bacteriology

28

Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases

29

Staphylococcus

30

Streptococcus

31

Pneumococcus

32

Neisseria

33

Corynebacterium

34 Bacillus

35

Anaerobic Infections—Clostridia

36

Nonsporing Anaerobes

37

Enterobacteriaceae I: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Proteus

38

Enterobacteriaceae II: Salmonella

39

Enterobacteriaceae III: Shigella

40

Pseudomonas and Burkholderia

41

Vibrio

42

Yersinia, Pasteurella and Francisella

43

Bordetella

44

Brucella

45

Haemophilus

46

Mycobacteria I: Mycobacterium tuberculosis

47 Mycobacteria II: Atypical Mycobacteria

48

Mycobacteria III: Mycobacterium leprae

49

Spirochaetes

50

Actinomyces and Nocardia

51

Rickettsiaceae and Bartonellaceae

52

Chlamydiae

53

Mycoplasma

54

Miscellaneous Bacteria

Unit IV VIROLOGY

55

General Properties of Viruses

56

Virus–Host Interactions (Virus Infection)

57

Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases

58

Bacteriophages

59

Poxviruses

60

Herpesviruses

61

Adenoviruses

62

Picornaviruses

63

Orthomyxoviruses

64

Paramyxoviruses

65

Arboviruses

66

Rhabdoviruses

67

Hepatitis Viruses

68

Oncogenic Viruses, 563

69

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

70

Miscellaneous Viruses

UNIT V

MYCOLOGY

71

Introduction to Mycology

72

Superficial Mycoses

73

Deep Mycoses

74 Opportunistic Mycoses

75

Miscellaneous Mycoses

UNIT VI

PARASITOLOGY

76 Introduction to Parasitology

77

Medically Important Amoebae

78

Medically Important Flagellates

79

Malarial Parasites

80

Other Medically Important Protozoan Parasites

81 Helminths: Medically Important Intestinal Cestodes

82

Medically Important Trematodes

83

Medically Important Intestinal Nematodes

84

Medically Important Tissue Nematodes

UNIT VII

Clinical/Applied Microbiology and Miscellaneous Topics

85

Infective Endocarditis

86

Septicaemia and Bacteraemia

87

Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)

88

Anaemia

89

Diarrhoeal Diseases

90

Bone and Joint Infections

91

Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue

92

Meningitis/Encephalitis

93 Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)

94 Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

95

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Infections of Genitourinary System

96

Zoonoses

97 Opportunistic Infections

98

Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

99

Health Care–Associated Infections

100 Infection Control Practices

101 Bacteriology of Water, Milk and Air

102

Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity

103

National Health Programmes

Index

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  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 19, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

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B. S. Nagoba

Dr BS Nagoba is Assistant Dean, Research and Development and Professor of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra. He is the Editor of World Journal of AIDS (WJA), a Scientific Research Publication, USA. He was the President of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists in the year 1999-2000.

He has authored/edited 16 books. He has published 29 papers in prestigious international journals like British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of Hospital Infection and International Wound Journal and 66 papers in national journals. He has presented more than 40 papers in state, national and international conferences. He is reviewer for 25 international journals including International Journal of Dermatology and two national journals.

He has developed a newer approach for the treatment of chronic wound infections, which has been accepted as first report of its kind. He has been awarded one international, two national and three state level awards for his achievements in academic and research achievements. He has been adjudged as the Best Teacher by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

Affiliations and expertise
BS Nagoba, MSc (MED), PhD (MED) Assistant Dean, Research & Development and Professor of Microbiology MIMSR Medical College, Ambajogai Road Latur – 413531, Maharashtra, India

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ASHA PICHARE

Dr Asha Pichare is the Professor and Head of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra. She has presented two papers and published three books. She was the Secretary of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists in the year 1999–2000.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra