Human Microbiology
- Provides a concise review of the three important groups of
micro-organisms that infect humans: bacteria, viruses and fungi
- Covers both the physiology and taxonomy of micro-organisms
as well as their role in human disease-the transmission,
epidemiology and pathogenicity of microbial diseases
- The unifying principles and important themes are emphasised
throughout with clear illustrations and key examples
1. Bacterial structure and function
2. Bacterial growth
3. Viruses
4. Fungi
5. Microbial death
6. Microbial taxonomy
7. Types of association
8. Bacteria as parasites
9. Viruses as parasites
10. Fungi as parasites
11. Control of microbial infections