A comprehensive pocket sized guide to all areas of infectious disease and microbiology Covers the basic principles of bacteriology virology mycology and parasitology plus detailed descriptions of diseases and conditions Maps on to current guidelines to ensure up to date information for the latest evidence based practice Ideal for candidates sitting CICE and FRCPath examinations New to this Edition: All terminology has been updated to reflect changes to the nomenclature with previous species names included for ease of reference Features a greater focus on antimicrobial stewardship and infection control Contains information on novel pathogens and outbreaks including SARS CoV 2 and Monkeypox Expanded sections on diagnostic techniques including whole genome sequencing
