Author(s): Stephen Gillespie; Kathleen Bamford

Microbiology

Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is a concise and accessible guide to the field of microbiology and infection. Given the rapid rate of development in this field, the second edition has been updated throughout.

The book is made up of five sections which take the reader through the underlying concepts of microbiology to the structure and classification, pathogenesis, transmission, systemic infection and clinical management of infection and disease. The second edition includes three new chapters, which cover the use of antibiotics and treatment guidelines; vaccination and emerging infections as well as a new chapter increasing the coverage of Enteric Gram-negative bacteria.

The second edition of Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical and biomedical science students, whilst students of other health professions and those in areas such as infection control will also find it invaluable.