Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- 7th Edition - December 20, 2023
- Latest edition
- Authors: Richard Goering, Hazel M. Dockrell, Mark Zuckerman, Peter L. Chiodini
- Language: English
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Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Infectious Disease**
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Microbiology**
MIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Seventh Edition is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Microbiology**
MIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Seventh Edition is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.
Key features
Key features
- Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations – perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunology
- User-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigation
- Organised by body system – goes beyond the ‘bug parade’ to help you understand clinical context
- Pathogen Parade (electronic supplement) – a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi
- Vaccine Parade (electronic supplement) – quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice
- Clinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION 1 THE ADVERSARIES – PATHOGENS
1. Pathogens as parasites
2. The bacteria
3. The viruses
4. The fungi
5. The protozoa
6. The helminths
7. The arthropods
8. Prions
9. The host–parasite relationship
SECTION 2 THE ADVERSARIES – HOST DEFENCES
10. The innate defences of the body
11. Adaptive immune responses bring specificity
12. Cooperation leads to effective immune responses
SECTION 3 THE CONFLICTS
13. Background to the infectious diseases
14. Entry, exit and transmission
15. Immune defences in action
16. Spread and replication
17. Parasite survival strategies and persistent infections
18. Pathologic consequences of infection
SECTION 4 CLINICAL MANIFESTATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIONS BY BODY SYSTEM
19. Upper respiratory tract infections
20. Lower respiratory tract infections
21. Urinary tract infections
22. Sexually transmitted infections
23. Gastrointestinal tract infections
24. Obstetric and perinatal infections
25. Central nervous system infections
26. Infections of the eye
27. Infections of the skin, soft tissue, muscle and associated systems
28. Vector-borne infections
29. Multisystem zoonoses
30. Fever of unknown origin
31. Infections in the compromised host
SECTION 5 DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL
32. Diagnosis of infection and assessment of host defence mechanisms
33. Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases
34. Attacking the enemy: antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
35. Protecting the host: vaccination
36. Specific and non-specific-immunotherapy
37. Infection control
1. Pathogens as parasites
2. The bacteria
3. The viruses
4. The fungi
5. The protozoa
6. The helminths
7. The arthropods
8. Prions
9. The host–parasite relationship
SECTION 2 THE ADVERSARIES – HOST DEFENCES
10. The innate defences of the body
11. Adaptive immune responses bring specificity
12. Cooperation leads to effective immune responses
SECTION 3 THE CONFLICTS
13. Background to the infectious diseases
14. Entry, exit and transmission
15. Immune defences in action
16. Spread and replication
17. Parasite survival strategies and persistent infections
18. Pathologic consequences of infection
SECTION 4 CLINICAL MANIFESTATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIONS BY BODY SYSTEM
19. Upper respiratory tract infections
20. Lower respiratory tract infections
21. Urinary tract infections
22. Sexually transmitted infections
23. Gastrointestinal tract infections
24. Obstetric and perinatal infections
25. Central nervous system infections
26. Infections of the eye
27. Infections of the skin, soft tissue, muscle and associated systems
28. Vector-borne infections
29. Multisystem zoonoses
30. Fever of unknown origin
31. Infections in the compromised host
SECTION 5 DIAGNOSIS AND CONTROL
32. Diagnosis of infection and assessment of host defence mechanisms
33. Epidemiology and control of infectious diseases
34. Attacking the enemy: antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
35. Protecting the host: vaccination
36. Specific and non-specific-immunotherapy
37. Infection control
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Its balanced approach, current content, and high-quality visual aids make it a valuable addition to any medical professional's library, particularly those seeking to strengthen their understanding of the relationship between microbial pathogens and host response." --©Doody’s Review Service, 2025, Carlos E Figueroa Castro, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin), 3 stars!
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: December 20, 2023
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
RG
Richard Goering
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USAHD
Hazel M. Dockrell
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Immunology, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UKMZ
Mark Zuckerman
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Virologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, South London Specialist Virology Centre, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, UKPC
Peter L. Chiodini
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Parasitologist, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London; Honorary Professor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK