Medical Microbiology and Parasitology: Prep Manual for Undergraduates, 4e

Publisher: Elsevier Health Science

Language: English

ISBN:9788131261194

Year: 2020

Edition: 4th

Pages: 846

Author:B. S. Nagoba

Product Type: Paperback 

Condition: New

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Microbiology. This book highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Ideal for undergraduate students of medical, dental, physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy and scienceRevised as per the Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum and ensured coverage of all the competencies. Format based upon the pattern followed by the examiners in framing questions in the exams–both theory and practical. Enriched text with newer developments, additional figures, photographs, flowcharts, tables to facilitate greater retention of knowledge. More emphasis on systemize presentation of information in bulleted points, that helps to recollect the things easily. Additional Feature Complimentary access to full e-book.New to this Edition Included details of the competencies at the beginning of units with chapter numbers and at the beginning of chapters, wherever applicable. Extensive revision of Clinical/Applied Microbiology with inclusion of new chapters like Anaemia, Bone and Joint Infections, Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue, Infection Control Practices, Respect for Patient Samples and Confidentiality in Patient Identity, National Health Programmes, etc.

About the Author

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.

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.