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Microbiology and Parasitology PMFU, 5th Edition

  • 5th Edition - June 12, 2025
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: B. S. Nagoba, ASHA PICHARE
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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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.

Key features

New to This Edition
ƒ Designed as per the revised Competency-Based Undergraduate Curriculum introduced in 2024.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ Concludes chapters with key points for a quick recap of topics.
ƒ 70 new illustrations in the form of line diagrams, photographs, flowcharts have been incorporated to enhance visual representation.
ƒ Insertion of more than 700 multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter allows students for deeper understanding.

Salient Features
ƒ Presentation of complete theory in question-answer format helps the students in quick learning and revision.
ƒ Ensures consistent, timely and exhaustive coverage of all the competencies.
ƒ Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with suitable tables.
ƒ Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams–both theory and practical.

Online Resource at www.medenact.com
ƒ Complimentary access to full eBook, featuring significant chapter-wise mapping with revised CBME curriculum in 2024.

Table of contents

UNIT I GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, ETHICS AND COMMUNICATION

1 Introduction and History of Microbiology

2 Microscopy and Staining Techniques

3 Morphology, Physiology and Classification of Bacteria

4 Culture Media, Culture Methods and Identification of Bacteria

5 Normal Microbial Flora

6 Introduction to Virology, Virus—Host Interactions and Bacteriophages

7 Introduction to Mycology

8 Introduction to Parasitology

9 Microbial Genetics and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques

10 Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases

11 Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases

12 Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Diseases

13 Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases

14 Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity

15 Effective Communication Skills

16 Epidemiological Basis of Infectious Diseases and Microbial Pathogenicity

17 Sterilization and Disinfection
UNIT II BASIC IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGICAL DISORDERS

18 Immunity

19 Structure and Functions of Immune System

20 Antigen and Antibodies

21 The Complement System

22 The Immune Response

23 Immunity in Bacterial Infections

24 Immunity in Viral Infections

25 Immunity in Fungal and ParasiticInfections

26 Antigen–Antibody Reactions

27 Immunization, Immunizing Agents, Immunoprophylaxis and Immunotherapy

28 Hypersensitivity (Allergy)

29 Autoimmunity

30 Immunodefi ciency Diseases

31 Transplantation and Tumour Immunity
UNIT III CVS AND BLOOD

32 Infections of the Cardiovascular System: Infective Endocarditis and Acute Rheumatic Fever

33 Bloodstream Infections and Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

34 Enteric Fever

35 Anaemia

36 Haemoparasites

37 HIV/AIDS
UNIT IV GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM

38 Gastrointestinal Infections: Diarrhoea, Dysentery and Food Poisoning

39 Common Bacterial Agents Causing Diarrhoea

40 Common Viral, Parasitic and Fungal Agents Causing Diarrhoea

41 Common Microbial Agents Causing Dysentery

42 Food Poisoning

43 Acid Peptic Disease

44 Viral Hepatitis

45 Other Infections of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems
UNIT V MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS

46 Anaerobic Infections

47 Bone and Joint Infections

48 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

49 Bacterial and Mycobacterial Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue

50 Viral Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue

51 Fungal and Parasitic Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue
UNIT VI CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) INFECTIONS

52 Meningitis and Encephalitis

53 Bacterial Infections of CNS

54 Viral Infections of CNS

55 Parasitic and Fungal Infections of CNS
UNIT VII RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS (RTI)

56 Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs)

57 Bacterial Infections of Respiratory Tract

58 Viral Infections of Respiratory Tract

59 Parasitic and Fungal Infections of Respiratory Tract
UNIT VIII GENITOURINARY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS

60 Infections of Genitourinary System

61 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Infections of Genitourinary System

62 Concept and Utility of Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
UNIT IX ZOONOTIC DISEASES AND MISCELLANEOUS

63 Zoonoses and Vector-Borne Diseases

64 Opportunistic Infections

65 Oncogenic Viruses

66 Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases

67 National Health Programmes
UNIT X HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAI)

68 Healthcare-Associated Infections and Infection Control Practices

69 Biomedical Waste Management

70 Needle Stick Injury (NSI) and Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

71 Bacteriology of Water, Milk, Air and Food

72 Antimicrobial-Resistant Microbes in Healthcare-Associated Infections
UNIT XI ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) AND ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP (AMSP)

73 Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

74 Rational Antimicrobial Therapy and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Index

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 4, 2025
  • Language: English

About the authors

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B. S. Nagoba

Dr BS Nagoba is Assistant Dean, Research and Development and Professor of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra. He is the Editor of World Journal of AIDS (WJA), a Scientific Research Publication, USA. He was the President of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists in the year 1999-2000.

He has authored/edited 16 books. He has published 29 papers in prestigious international journals like British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of Hospital Infection and International Wound Journal and 66 papers in national journals. He has presented more than 40 papers in state, national and international conferences. He is reviewer for 25 international journals including International Journal of Dermatology and two national journals.

He has developed a newer approach for the treatment of chronic wound infections, which has been accepted as first report of its kind. He has been awarded one international, two national and three state level awards for his achievements in academic and research achievements. He has been adjudged as the Best Teacher by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

Affiliations and expertise
BS Nagoba, MSc (MED), PhD (MED) Assistant Dean, Research & Development and Professor of Microbiology MIMSR Medical College, Ambajogai Road Latur – 413531, Maharashtra, India

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ASHA PICHARE

Dr Asha Pichare is the Professor and Head of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra. She has presented two papers and published three books. She was the Secretary of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists in the year 1999–2000.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head of Microbiology at MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra