Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology
- 2nd Edition - February 10, 2014
- Latest edition
- Author: Subhash Chandra Parija
- Language: English
The second edition of the Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology provides a fully updated text on various aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases, which makes it the mo… Read more
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The second edition of the Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology provides a fully updated text on various aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases, which makes it the most authoritative and informative text in medical microbiology. It is a must have book for preparing MBBS examination as well as for preparing PG entrance test.
- Clear, succinct, and comprehensive information on various aspects of microbiology and immunology.
- Thoroughly revised information.
- Key Points highlighting the need to know aspects of the discussed topics.
- Tables and figures for better understanding.
- Case studies at the end of chapters for self-assessment.
- Special emphasis on emerging and re-emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.
- Color photographs to aid in better understanding.
- Covers recent advances in molecular diagnosis and vaccines.
SECTION I: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
1. History of Microbiology
2. Morphology and Physiology of Bacteria
3. Sterilization and Disinfection
4. Culture Media
5. Culture Methods
6. Laboratory Identification of Bacteria and Taxonomy
7. Bacterial Genetics
8. Genetic Engineering and Molecular Methods
9. Antimicrobial Agents: Therapy and Resistance
10. Microbial Pathogenesis
SECTION II: IMMUNOLOGY
11. Immunity
12. Antigen
13. Antibodies
14. Antigen–Antibody Reactions
15. Complement System
16. Structure and Function of Immune System
17. Immune Response
18. Immunodeficiency
19. Hypersensitivity
20. Autoimmunity
21. Immunology of Transplantation and Malignancy
22. Immunohematology
SECTION III: BACTERIOLOGY
23. Staphylococcus
24. Streptococcus and Enterococcus
25. Pneumococcus
26. Neisseria
27. Corynebacterium
28. Bacillus
29. Clostridium
30. Nonsporing Anaerobes
31. Coliforms
32. Salmonella
33. Shigella
34. Yersinia
35. Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Plesiomonas
36. Campylobacter and Helicobacter
37. Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Moraxella
38. Haemophilus, Pasteurella, and Actinobacillus
39. Bordetella and Francisella
40. Brucella
41. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
42. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
43. Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepraemurium
44. Treponema, Borrelia, and Leptospira
45. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
46. Actinomycetes
47. Miscellaneous Bacteria
48. Rickettsia, Orientia, Ehrlichia, and Coxiella
49. Chlamydia and Chlamydophila
SECTION IV: VIROLOGY
50. General Properties of Viruses
51. Pathogenesis of Viral Infections
52. Antiviral Agents
53. Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases
54. Bacteriophages
55. Poxviruses
56. Papovaviruses
57. Herpesviruses
58. Adenoviruses
59. Parvoviruses
60. Picornaviruses
61. Orthomyxoviruses
62. Paramyxoviruses
63. Reoviruses
64. Rhabdoviruses
65. Arboviruses
66. Hepatitis Viruses
67. Retroviruses
68. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
69. Slow Viruses and Prions
70. Miscellaneous Viruses
SECTION V: MYCOLOGY
71. Introduction to Mycology
72. Superficial, Cutaneous, and Subcutaneous Mycoses
73. Systemic Mycoses
74. Opportunistic Fungal Infections
SECTION VI: APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
75. Normal Microbial Flora
76. Bacteriology of Water, Milk, and Air
77. Nosocomial Infections
78. Biomedical Waste Management
79. Immunoprophylaxis
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: February 10, 2014
- Language: English