Key features Written in simple and concise manner and point wise presentation Every chapter begins with “Learning headings & Subheadings” Both theory and practical covered in 109 chapters as per the modern trend of medical education. Six new chapters added: Miscellaneous topics Medical Entomology Oncogenic microbes Bioterrorism Microbiology of water, milk and air Image based MCQs • Clinical pictures of infectious diseases incorporated in each chapter • Mnemonics helps to memorize the facts difficult to remember • Question Bank provided at the end of each chapter includes: Case studies Essay/ Full Question Short notes Short questions for theory/viva questions Mcqs for chapter review • Recent advances covers topics like swine flu, bird flu, CCHF, Zika virus, Ebola virus, dengue virus, chikungunya virus, Chandipura virus, Nipah virus, SARS-COV, MERS-COV,PCR, vaccines, etc. • Total 2065 MCQs (chapter-wise, system-wise and image-based) from different competitive exams like AI, AIIMS, PGI and state level are covered with answers and explanations. • Clinical microbiology included which is useful as laboratory manual for routine laboratory testing like Gram stain, ZN stain, Widal test, VDRL test, etc. • Lots of flowcharts (including all parasitic life cycle), tables, help in quick revision to score high in exams • Color codes are used to minimize the use of color marker or color pen/pencil. • Eye-catching words are highlighted in purple color to refresh reader`s memory quickly at the time of exams • Multi-subject approach covers topics which are common between microbiology and other subjects like pathology (ARF, Coomb`s test, phagocytosis, etc.), community medicine (communicable diseases, vaccines, etc.), ophthalmology (trachoma, etc.), ENT (otomycosis) and many more. • Green, sky blue, red and black arrows are given to present various parasitic life cycles on humans Special Features: The book begins with the chapter on Introduction and history of Microbiology with Scientist and their role in the subject Every chapter begins with “Learning headings & Subheadings”. The book includes around 2065 MCqs with explanations No need to buy separate book for parasitology and entomology The book is: : A Must for every undergraduate medical students & teachers Helpful for postgraduate students as a comprehensive manual