This compact color atlas is an ideal reference for the identification of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Over 460 superb full-color photographs and electron micrographs, with concise explanatory text and captions, provide a clear framework for understanding and recognizing the pathogens that infect humans. This 2nd Edition has been updated to include the latest information on molecular diagnostics as well as new and zoonotic pathogens. It is invaluable both as a hands-on clinical reference tool, and as a self-testing resource for exam review.

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 para