Molecular Medical Microbiology

Molecular Medical Microbiology, Third Edition presents the latest release in what is considered to be the first book to synthesize new developments in both molecular and clinical research. The molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical microbiology, along with great leaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. This third edition is completely updated, reviewed and expanded, providing a timely and helpful update for microbiologists, students and clinicians in the era of increasing use of molecular techniques, changing epidemiology and prevalence, and increasing resistance of many pathogenic bacteria.

Written by experts in the field, chapters include cutting-edge information and clinical overviews for each major bacterial group, along with the latest updates on vaccine development, molecular technology and diagnostic technology.

• Completely updated and revised edition of this comprehensive and accessible reference on molecular medical microbiology
• Includes full color presentations throughout
• Delves into in-depth discussions on individual pathogenic bacteria in a system-oriented approach
• Includes a clinical overview for each major bacterial group
• Presents the latest information on vaccine development, molecular technology and diagnostic technology
• Provides more than 100 chapters on all major groups of bacteria