History, microscopy, morphology, and physiology of bacteria. Immunology:
, Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), and the "care bundle" approach. Coverage of advanced diagnostic techniques like BioFilm Array , and modern Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST). Public Health Updates:
Includes the latest guidelines from the National Hepatitis Control Programme, NACO HIV testing strategies, and recent zoonotic disease data. dokumen.pub Book Specifications Universities Press Publication Date August 28, 2024 ~800 pages 978-9393330659
R. Ananthanarayan and C.K.J. Paniker (Original authors); Revised by various expert editors Content Structure
Content is reorganized to focus on infective syndromes (e.g., respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary), integrating causative organisms, epidemiology, and treatment in one place. CBME Alignment:
Each chapter explicitly links to National Medical Commission (NMC) competencies (e.g., MI 1.1 to MI 8.15). Integrated Parasitology:
Comprehensive sections on antigens, antibodies, hypersensitivity, and autoimmunity. Systematic Bacteriology: Detailed study of bacterial pathogens. Virology & Mycology: Updated content on viral and fungal infections. Applied Microbiology:
The textbook is divided into functional parts to aid learning: General Microbiology: