Essentials of Medical Microbiology 4/E (Revised Reprint)

The revised reprint of the 4th edition presents a comprehensive, NExT-oriented microbiology textbook, now accompanied by a complimentary chapter-wise question bank as per NMC guidelines. The book is organized into two major parts - General Microbiology, Immunology & Hospital Infection Control, and Systemic Microbiology - covering clinical infective syndromes, etiological agents, and updated parasitology topics. Hospital infection control has been extensively revised with the latest protocols, while the General Microbiology section has been restructured with new chapters on general virology, mycology, and parasitology. COVID-19 content, recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, and vaccines, and epidemiology updates for key infectious diseases are included. References are drawn from the latest authoritative sources such as Harrison, Mandell, CDC, WHO, and Indian national programs. Enhanced with more tables, flowcharts, and real images, this edition serves as a single resource for both MBBS examinations and the National Exit Test.

- Question bank booklet given complimentary, containing chapter-wise questions as per NMC's recommendation.
- Divided into two parts - (I) General Microbiology, Immunology and Hospital Infection Control and (II) Systemic Microbiology.
- Systemic Microbiology (Infectious Diseases) - eight sections, each with a first chapter on clinical infective syndrome.
- Parasitology topics updated as per the current need of the Indian Medical Graduate.
- Hospital Infection Control section thoroughly updated (HAI types, antimicrobial stewardship, escalation vs de-escalation, PPE donning/doffing, transmission-based precautions).
- General Microbiology section restructured with general virology, parasitology and mycology chapters.
- COVID-19 chapter revised and updated; recent advances in laboratory diagnosis, treatment guidelines and vaccine prophylaxis, of note tuberculosis and HIV.
- Epidemiology updates on recent outbreaks with special emphasis on Indian epidemiology.
- One weapon, two targets: MBBS exam and NExT entrance.