Suitable for the identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites of medical importance. Containing over 400 quality photographs and electronmicrographs with captions, this title provides a framework for understanding the pathogens that infect humans. It also includes information on molecular diagnostics and zoonotic pathogens.

This short colour atlas has established itself as the ideal reference for the identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites of medical importance. Containing over 400 superb quality photographs and electronmicrographs with concise explanatory text and captions, it provides a clear framework for understanding the pathogens that infect humans. This new edition has been updated to include the latest information on molecular diagnostics and new and zoonotic pathogens. "Medical Microbiology" will give both science and medical students fast access to key facts relating to the diagnosis of diseases.

1. The scope of, and on, microbiology
2. Prions and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
3. Viruses and disease
4. Bacteria and disease
5. Diagnostic, molecular and epidemiological technologies
6. Medically important fungi
7. Medically important parasites
8. Medically important insects and other ectoparasites
9. Emerging, re-emerging and zoonotic infections