Comprehensive, clinically oriented, and practical, Medical Microbiology, Tenth Edition, remains the go-to text for foundational coverage of key interrelated concepts in medical microbiology, immunology, and infectious diseases. Clear and engaging coverage of the microbial world and its interface with our bodies and the environment provides the foundation to understand these roles in individual and public health and disease―helping you master the essentials of microbiology to effectively prepare you for coursework, exams, and your future career

Contents SECTION 1 Introduction SECTION 2 General Principles of Laboratory Diagnosis SECTION 3 Basic Concepts in the Immune Response SECTION 4 Bacteriology SECTION 5 Virology SECTION 6 Mycology SECTION 7 Parasitology SECTION 8 Infectious Diseases by Organ System Index