by B. S. Nagoba, Asha Pichare
The fifth edition of this book highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the revised CBME guidelines of 2024 of National Medical Commission of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. It is designed specifically for a variety of undergraduate health science programs, including those in medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy, and related fields.
New to This Edition
- Designed as per the revised Competency-Based Undergraduate Curriculum introduced in 2024.
- Inclusion of five new chapters on Effective Communication Skills, Immunity in Bacterial Infections, Immunity in Viral Infections, Immunity in Parasitic and Fungal Infections, Concept and Utility of Syndromic Management of STIs.
- Addition of new topics on lower respiratory tract infections in specific situations, post-exposure prophylaxis, rational antimicrobial therapy, etc., have been included as per new CBME curriculum.
- Concludes chapters with key points for a quick recap of topics.
- 70 new illustrations in the form of line diagrams, photographs, flowcharts have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
- Insertion of more than 700 multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter allows students for deeper understanding.
Salient Features
- Presentation of complete theory in question-answer format helps the students in quick learning and revision.
- Ensures consistent, timely and exhaustive coverage of all the competencies.
- Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with suitable tables.
- Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams–both theory and practical.